Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Nithila

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

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#7,089 (2017)

Total Babies

159

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#7089

Peak Rank

159

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nithila

Nithila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 16 Nithilas were born — ranking #7,089 that year. As of 2026, Nithila ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 159 Nithilas 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 Nithila

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

Nutella
Nitella
Gnutella
Mitella
Mattila
Natalie
Neatly
Nathalie
Natali
Natale
Nattily
Natalee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nithila

What does the name Nithila mean?

Nithila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nithila in 2026?

In 2026, Nithila ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nithila most popular?

Nithila reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #7,089 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nithila a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nithila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nithila include Morayo, Madysyn, Mattisyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nithila

Nithila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 159 births in the dataset. Nithila's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #7,089. Use the chart and map above to compare Nithila'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.