Boy · #5,958 in 2026

Nahir

Name: Popularity of the name Nahir in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nahir, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,958

Peak Rank

#5,878 (2024)

Total Babies

128

5-Yr Trend

+56%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5878

Peak Rank

128

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nahir

Nahir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 15 Nahirs were born — ranking #5,878 that year. As of 2026, Nahir ranks #5,958 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+56% over the past five years). In total, more than 128 Nahirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nahir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nahir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nahor
Nutter
Nother
Nummer
Naker
Nudger
Nher
Nemir
Nusser
Knucker
Nuller
Nether

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nahir

What does the name Nahir mean?

Nahir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nahir in 2026?

In 2026, Nahir ranks #5,958 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Nahir most popular?

Nahir reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,878 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Nahir a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nahir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nahir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nahir include Calhoun, Lolan, Scotland. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nahir

Nahir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Nahir's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,878. Use the chart and map above to compare Nahir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.