boy's name
Nihar
nih-HAR (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 306
Nihar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2004, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nihar Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 82 |
How Popular Is Nihar?
In 2019, Nihar was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nihar Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nihar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nihar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nihar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nihar
- Hindi nih-HAR
Sibling Names for Nihar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nihar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nihar
How popular is the name Nihar?
In 2019, Nihar was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nihar a girl's or a boy's name?
Nihar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nihar?
Nihar has 2 syllables.
When was Nihar most popular?
Nihar peaked in 2004, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.