Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Nhu

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

Current Rank

#13,441

Peak Rank

#6,216 (2004)

Total Babies

372

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2020

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6216

Peak Rank

372

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nhu

Nhu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 19 Nhus were born — ranking #6,216 that year. As of 2026, Nhu ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 372 Nhus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Nhu

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

Nhi
Nha
Nho
Nhy
New
Knew
Nyu
Niue
Niu
Ntu
Nuu
Nieuw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nhu

What does the name Nhu mean?

Nhu is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nhu in 2026?

In 2026, Nhu ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nhu most popular?

Nhu reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,216 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nhu most popular?

Nhu has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nhu.

Is Nhu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nhu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nhu include Avian, Nandita, Anett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nhu

Nhu is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 372 births in the dataset. Nhu's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,216. Use the chart and map above to compare Nhu'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.