girl's name
Nihla
NEE-lah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 55
Nihla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 10 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 1935, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nihla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Nihla?
In 2011, Nihla was given to 10 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 Nihla 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 Nihla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nihla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nihla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nihla
- Pronunciation NEE-lah
Sibling Names for Nihla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nihla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nihla
How popular is the name Nihla?
In 2011, Nihla was given to 10 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 Nihla a girl's or a boy's name?
Nihla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nihla?
Nihla has 2 syllables.
When was Nihla most popular?
Nihla peaked in 1935, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.