Nijah

Q: Is Nijah a boy or girl name?

Nijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #36189, and as a girl name it ranks #11183.

Q: How popular is the name Nijah?

Nijah is ranked #36189 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #36,189 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nijah is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nijah often also consider Hub, Delsin, Shahbaz .

Popularity Over Time

#36,189

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,189
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Nij Niy Nijie

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Also a Girl Name

Nijah is also used as a girl name, ranked #11183.

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Similar Names

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Adit Boy Sanskrit Hub Boy English Aimen Boy Arabic root yamn Chenyu Boy Chinese Abdihamid Boy Arabic Jonie Boy Hebrew Shahbaz Boy Persian

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nijah

Is Nijah a boy or girl name?

Nijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36189. As a girl name, it is ranked #11183. Nijah is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Nijah?

Nijah is currently ranked #36189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nijah?

Common nicknames for Nijah include Nij, Niy, and Nijie.

Is Nijah a common or rare name?

Nijah is an uncommon name, ranked #36189 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nijah

Nijah is a boy name .

Is Nijah a boy or girl name? Nijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,189 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,183. Nijah is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nijah is currently ranked #36,189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nijah include Nij, Niy, and Nijie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.