How Many People Are Named Njeri?

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

Njeri
Very Rare
Swahili

Njeri means 'to rise' in Swahili, making it a name full of promise. Only 1 in 1,160,365 Americans share this unique name, with just 284 people named Njeri living today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 17 births.

~232
Living in US
1 in 1,428,661
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rise
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Inspiring Hopeful
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,859
Worldwide Bearers
#17,355
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
53,275
🇺🇸 United States
434
🇬🇧 England
33
🇺🇬 Uganda
14
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇨🇲 Cameroon
10
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇹🇿 Tanzania
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
284 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
94
Would be under 30 (32%)
199
Would be 30–60 (68%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 293 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
57
International
99

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

📜 Njeri Through the Generations

Njeri, a name with roots in Swahili, has seen its popularity fluctuate over the decades. It reached its peak in 1971 with 17 births, but since then, its usage has declined. Today, there are 284 people named Njeri living in the United States, with most being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular among younger parents, it still holds a special place for those who grew up hearing it. The average age of someone named Njeri is 37, indicating that the name is well-established among adults but less so among children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 25
DC 6

⭐ Famous People Named Njeri

Njeri is a name in the Kikuyu language of Kenya. It can be a surname or a Kenyan feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Njeri's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Njeri

How Many People Have the Name Njeri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 232 people in the United States currently share the name Njeri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,428,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Njeri a Common or Rare Name?

Njeri 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 Njeri Mean?

Njeri means "to rise" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Njeri Most Popular?

The name Njeri reached peak popularity in 1971, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Njeri?

Approximately 232 people named Njeri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 232. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,428,661 Americans.

Is Njeri a rare name?

Njeri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,428,661 Americans has this name.

What does the name Njeri mean?

Njeri means "to rise" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Njeri more male or female?

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

When was Njeri most popular?

Njeri peaked in 1971 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US232
All-Time Births232
1 in X1 in 1,428,661
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1971
World Rank#17,355
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.