810births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2000Peak · United States
#14942United States 2025
Nigeria is a girl name family recorded 810 times in 1 country since 1975. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2000, at 1.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nigeria
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | English | 810 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 2000 | ▼ 32 % |
Questions about Nigeria
How popular is the name Nigeria?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 810 births across 1 country.
When was Nigeria most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2000, at 1.8 births per 100,000.
Is Nigeria a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nigeria is a girl name.