Niger
Pronunciation: [ n-EYEJ-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Niger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 11 babies have been named Niger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,384 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,384
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Niger
Niger is a boy name .
Is Niger a boy or girl name? Niger is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,384 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,226. Niger is more commonly used as a girl name.
Niger is currently ranked #41,384 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niger include Nig, Niy, Niie, and Nigkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Niger include Nigel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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