Nijay
Nijay is a girl baby name. Ranked #51,441 in the US, popular nicknames include Nij, Niy, and Nijie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nijay first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 35 babies have been named Nijay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nijay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #51,441 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,441
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Nijay is also used as a boy name, ranked #21746.
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About the Name Nijay
Nijay is a girl name .
Is Nijay a boy or girl name? Nijay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,441 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,746. Nijay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nijay is currently ranked #51,441 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nijay include Nij, Niy, and Nijie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis