Girl · #11,019 in 2026

Nijeria

Current Rank
#11,019
Peak Rank
#11,019 (2001)
Total Babies
8
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2001
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#11019
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Nijeria

Nijeria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 8 Nijerias were born — ranking #11,019 that year. As of 2026, Nijeria ranks #11,019 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Nijerias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nijeria

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nijeria

What does the name Nijeria mean?
Nijeria is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Nijeria in 2026?
In 2026, Nijeria ranks #11,019 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Nijeria most popular?
Nijeria reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #11,019 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Nijeria a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nijeria is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nijeria?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nijeria include Morayma, Lizete, Yamilee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Morayma
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Yamilee
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Tomya
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Kasinda
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Nickeya
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About the name Nijeria

Nijeria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 8 births in the dataset. Nijeria's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #11,019. Use the chart and map above to compare Nijeria'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.