Nish
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nish first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 20 babies have been named Nish in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nish is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,303 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,303
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nish
Nish is a boy name .
Nish is currently ranked #25,303 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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