Nijah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 1,219 babies have been named Nijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nijah is past its peak , currently ranked #11,183 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,183
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Nijah
Nijah is a girl name .
Is Nijah a boy or girl name? Nijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,183 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,189. Nijah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nijah is currently ranked #11,183 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nijah include Nij, Niy, Niie, and Nijkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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