Nija
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nija first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 19 babies have been named Nija in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nija is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,688 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,688
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nija is also used as a girl name, ranked #28030.
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About the Name Nija
Nija is a boy name .
Is Nija a boy or girl name? Nija is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,688 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,030. Nija is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nija is currently ranked #14,688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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