How Many People Are Named Nimo?

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

Nimo
Very Rare
Somali

Nimo means 'life' in Somali, making it a name rich with meaning. Only 173 people named Nimo live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,911,151 Americans. All 174 Nimos born since records began are under 30, showing how modern this name truly is.

~229
Living in US
1 in 1,447,377
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Somali
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Vibrant Hopeful Energetic
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,816
Worldwide Bearers
#13,712
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
36,141
🇰🇪 Kenya
9,877
🇸🇴 Somaliland
6,889
🇮🇳 India
5,883
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,970
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,995
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,481
🇬🇭 Ghana
955
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇺🇸 United States
354

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
173 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
174
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 174 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Nimo Through the Generations

Nimo, a name that's become increasingly popular in recent years, saw its peak usage in 2007 with 17 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape, with all recorded births occurring within the last decade. This makes Nimo a genuinely modern name, with all those bearing it being under 30 years old, indicating its popularity among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 11

✨ Similar Names to Nimo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nimo's Somali roots

📄 About the Name Nimo

How Many People Have the Name Nimo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Nimo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nimo a Common or Rare Name?

Nimo 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 Nimo Mean?

Nimo means "life" and comes from Somali origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nimo Most Popular?

The name Nimo reached peak popularity in 2007, with 17 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 Nimo?

Approximately 229 people named Nimo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 229. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,447,377 Americans.

Is Nimo a rare name?

Nimo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nimo mean?

Nimo means "life" and comes from Somali origins.

Is Nimo more male or female?

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

When was Nimo most popular?

Nimo peaked in 2007 with 17 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 US229
All-Time Births229
1 in X1 in 1,447,377
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2007
World Rank#13,712
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.