How Many People Are Named Nii?

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

Nii
Very Rare
Akan

Nii means 'victory' in Akan, a language spoken in Ghana. Only 55 people named Nii live in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,004,489 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~338
Living in US
1 in 980,619
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Akan
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Energetic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,716
Worldwide Bearers
#14,655
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
63,377
🇺🇸 United States
529
🇹🇬 Togo
412
🇬🇧 England
371
🇪🇬 Egypt
282
🇮🇩 Indonesia
174
🇮🇳 India
169
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
80
🇨🇦 Canada
46
🇮🇹 Italy
40

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
55 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
38
Would be under 30 (67%)
19
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 57 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
45
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
90
International
99

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

📜 Nii Through the Generations

Nii saw its peak popularity in 1999 with 8 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 55 people named Nii in the US, with an average age of 30. The age distribution shows 38 under 30, 19 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a relatively young group of individuals. This name is predominantly male and has a strong presence outside the US, particularly in Ghana.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nii's Akan roots

📄 About the Name Nii

How Many People Have the Name Nii?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 338 people in the United States currently share the name Nii. That works out to roughly 1 in every 980,619 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nii a Common or Rare Name?

Nii 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 Nii Mean?

Nii means "victory" and comes from Akan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nii in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nii Most Popular?

The name Nii reached peak popularity in 1999, with 8 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 Nii?

Approximately 338 people named Nii live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 980,619 Americans.

Is Nii a rare name?

Nii is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 980,619 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nii mean?

Nii means "victory" and comes from Akan origins.

Is Nii more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nii are male and 0% are female.

When was Nii most popular?

Nii peaked in 1999 with 8 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 US338
All-Time Births338
1 in X1 in 980,619
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1999
World Rank#14,655
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.