How Many People Are Named Nira?

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

Nira
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Nira means 'precious' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names with only 507 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 650,678 Americans. The majority of people named Nira are over 60, giving the name a classic, old-school vibe.

~194
Living in US
1 in 1,708,501
Americans
1933
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Sophisticated
6
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

110,072
Worldwide Bearers
#9,346
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
53,057
🇳🇵 Nepal
35,655
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,112
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,116
🇮🇱 Israel
2,381
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,301
🇺🇸 United States
1,093
🇧🇷 Brazil
900
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
787
🇪🇸 Spain
701

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1 (0%)
♀ Female
507 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
284
Would be under 30 (36%)
97
Would be 30–60 (12%)
402
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 783 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: 1933

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
45
International
99

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

📜 Nira Through the Generations

Nira peaked in popularity in 1933 with 207 births, reflecting its vintage charm. Today, there are 507 people named Nira living in the United States, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Nira is cherished by older generations, maintaining its status as a timeless choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 24
West Virginia 22
Pennsylvania 20
Alabama 16
Georgia 16
Texas 14
North Carolina 10
Ohio 10
Mississippi 7
New York 7

✨ Similar Names to Nira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nira's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Nira

How Many People Have the Name Nira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 194 people in the United States currently share the name Nira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nira a Common or Rare Name?

Nira 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 Nira Mean?

Nira means "precious" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nira Most Popular?

The name Nira reached peak popularity in 1933, with 207 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Nira?

Approximately 194 people named Nira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 194. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,708,501 Americans.

Is Nira a rare name?

Nira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nira mean?

Nira means "precious" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nira more male or female?

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

When was Nira most popular?

Nira peaked in 1933 with 207 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US194
All-Time Births194
1 in X1 in 1,708,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1933
World Rank#9,346
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.