Nija
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nija first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 815 babies have been named Nija in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nija is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,030 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,030
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Welsh mythology origin
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West African origin
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Latin origin
"joyful, festive"
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Greek origin
"moon goddess"
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Korean origin
"bright, brilliant"
#28,211 in US
Japanese origin
"clever, prosperous"
#28,077 in US
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About the Name Nija
Nija is a girl name .
Is Nija a boy or girl name? Nija is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,030 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,688. Nija is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nija is currently ranked #28,030 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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