Girl · #10,411 in 2026

Nitra

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

Current Rank

#10,411

Peak Rank

#5,562 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1981

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#5562

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nitra

The earliest SSA record of Nitra as a baby girl name dates back to 1974, when 7 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Nitra — #5,562 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 86% of all recorded Nitras. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1981 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 35 Nitras 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

500+

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Names that sound like Nitra

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

Netra
Nitro
Notre
Nitre
Neutra
Nidre
Neutre
Nitery
Mitra
Nutri
Nedra
Nitrous

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nitra

What does the name Nitra mean?

Nitra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nitra in 2026?

In 2026, Nitra ranks #10,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nitra most popular?

Nitra reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #5,562 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Nitra a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nitra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nitra include Junelle, Eleshia, Denina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nitra

Nitra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Nitra's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #5,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Nitra'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.