Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Nihar

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

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#4,129 (2004)

Total Babies

303

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2019

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#4129

Peak Rank

303

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nihar

Nihar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 21 Nihars were born — ranking #4,129 that year. As of 2026, Nihar ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 303 Nihars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Nihar

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

Niha
Nibor
Najar
Najjar
Nazar
Nadar
Mahir
Nihon
Nomar
Nizar
Nasar
Newhart

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nihar

What does the name Nihar mean?

Nihar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nihar in 2026?

In 2026, Nihar ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nihar most popular?

Nihar reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #4,129 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nihar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nihar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nihar include Lily, Ahmon, Devlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nihar

Nihar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 303 births in the dataset. Nihar's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #4,129. Use the chart and map above to compare Nihar'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.