Unisex · #15,178 in 2026

Nijae

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#7,394 (2007)
Total Babies
184
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,394 (184 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,349 (15 total)
👧As Girl Name
1994
First Year
2023
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#7394
Peak Rank
184
Total Count
20
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2009
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#10349
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Nijae

As a girl name

Nijae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 17 Nijaes were born — ranking #7,394 that year. As of 2026, Nijae ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 184 Nijaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Nijae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Nijaes were born — ranking #10,349 that year. As of 2026, Nijae ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Nijaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Where is Nijae most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • DZ
    43%
  • Malaysia
    39%
  • United States
    17%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nijae

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

  • Neige
  • Nij
  • Nudge
  • Nage
  • Naj
  • Nidge
  • Noodge
  • Noge
  • Noj
  • Naje
  • Nuj
  • Nooj

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nijae

What does the name Nijae mean?
Nijae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Nijae in 2026?
In 2026, Nijae ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Nijae most popular?
Nijae reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #7,394 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nijae most popular?
Nijae has historically been most popular in Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nijae.
Is Nijae a unisex name?
Yes — Nijae is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Nijaes assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Nijae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nijae include Salene, Joelie, Kenyia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nijae

Nijae is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 184 births in the dataset. Nijae's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #7,394. Use the chart and map above to compare Nijae'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.