How Many People Are Named Nzinga?

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

Nzinga
Very Rare
Kimbundu

Nzinga means 'ruler' in Kimbundu, making it a regal choice for parents. Only 1 in 1,041,879 Americans share this name, with around 317 people living today. The name saw its peak popularity in 1979 with 15 births.

~317
Living in US
1 in 1,041,879
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Kimbundu
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Regal Confident
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,686
Worldwide Bearers
#58,614
Global Rank
🇦🇴 Angola
8,772
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,041
🇺🇸 United States
399
🇰🇪 Kenya
240
🇬🇧 England
53
🇵🇹 Portugal
28
🇳🇦 Namibia
27
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
27
🇧🇷 Brazil
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
317 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
113
Would be under 30 (35%)
212
Would be 30–60 (65%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 325 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
71
International
96

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

📜 Nzinga Through the Generations

Nzinga, a name steeped in historical significance, has seen a steady rise in usage over the decades. With only 325 total births recorded since its introduction, it remains a rare gem in the landscape of American names. Today, the majority of those named Nzinga are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a modern, newer-generation name that's gaining traction among parents looking for unique monikers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 15

📄 About the Name Nzinga

How Many People Have the Name Nzinga?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 317 people in the United States currently share the name Nzinga. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,041,879 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nzinga a Common or Rare Name?

Nzinga 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 Nzinga Mean?

Nzinga means "ruler" and comes from Kimbundu origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nzinga Most Popular?

The name Nzinga reached peak popularity in 1979, with 15 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 Nzinga?

Approximately 317 people named Nzinga live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 325. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,041,879 Americans.

Is Nzinga a rare name?

Nzinga is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,041,879 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nzinga mean?

Nzinga means "ruler" and comes from Kimbundu origins.

Is Nzinga more male or female?

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

When was Nzinga most popular?

Nzinga peaked in 1979 with 15 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 US317
All-Time Births325
1 in X1 in 1,041,879
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1979
World Rank#58,614
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.