1,620births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · United States
#1867United States 2025
Nairobi is a girl name family recorded 1,620 times in 3 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1867 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2021, at 7.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nairobi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | English | 1,596 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1867 | 2021 | ▲ 742 % |
| Nairobi | English | 14 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2021 | – |
| Nairobi | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Nairobi
How popular is the name Nairobi?
In 2025 it ranked #1867 in the United States. Official registers record 1,620 births across 3 countries.
When was Nairobi most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2021, at 7.9 births per 100,000.
Is Nairobi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nairobi is a girl name.