girl's name
Njeri
NJEH-ree
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 296
Njeri is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 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 1971, when 17 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Njeri Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Njeri?
In 2022, Njeri 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 Njeri 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 Njeri
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Njeri Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Njeri over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Njeri
- Pronunciation NJEH-ree
Sibling Names for Njeri
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Njeri — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Njeri
How popular is the name Njeri?
In 2022, Njeri 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 Njeri a girl's or a boy's name?
Njeri is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Njeri?
Njeri has 2 syllables.
When was Njeri most popular?
Njeri peaked in 1971, when 17 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.