How Many People Are Named Nghia?

Complete statistics for the name Nghia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nghia
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Nghia means 'will' or 'determination' in Vietnamese, making it a rare choice for boys. Only 1 in 1,590,848 Americans have this name, with just 207 people named Nghia living today. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 15 births.

~207
Living in US
1 in 1,590,848
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Will/determination
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resolute Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

297,914
Worldwide Bearers
#3,521
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
292,880
🇺🇸 United States
4,111
🇨🇦 Canada
508
🇹🇭 Thailand
99
🇦🇺 Australia
60
🇳🇴 Norway
39
🇩🇪 Germany
36
🇫🇷 France
30
🇬🇧 England
24
🇳🇱 Netherlands
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
203 (98%)
♀ Female
5 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
57
Would be under 30 (26%)
159
Would be 30–60 (74%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 216 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nghia Through the Generations

Nghia, a name steeped in determination, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1987. With 216 total births recorded throughout history, Nghia remains a unique choice, favored by parents seeking a name rich in meaning. Today, most people named Nghia are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a steady generation of individuals carrying forward this meaningful moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 18

✨ Similar Names to Nghia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nghia's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Nghia

How Many People Have the Name Nghia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 207 people in the United States currently share the name Nghia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,590,848 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nghia a Common or Rare Name?

Nghia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nghia Mean?

Nghia means "will/determination" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nghia in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Nghia Most Popular?

The name Nghia reached peak popularity in 1987, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nghia?

Approximately 207 people named Nghia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 216. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,590,848 Americans.

Is Nghia a rare name?

Nghia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,590,848 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nghia mean?

Nghia means "will/determination" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Nghia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Nghia are male and 2% are female.

When was Nghia most popular?

Nghia peaked in 1987 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US207
All-Time Births216
1 in X1 in 1,590,848
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1987
World Rank#3,521
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.