Nairobi
Every Nairobi since 1971 — 1,596 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nairobi
Nairobi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,870 in 2025 with 106 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,596 American babies have been named Nairobi. Its peak came in 2021, when 242 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nairobi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nairobi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1,870 | — | — |
| 2024 | 139 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2023 | 172 | #1,321 | 5 | #13,550 |
| 2022 | 233 | #1,080 | — | — |
| 2021 | 242 | #1,043 | — | — |
| 2020 | 215 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,672 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,983 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,479 | — | — |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,125 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,310 | — | — |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,220 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,049 | — | — |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,698 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,022 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,972 | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,991 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,315 | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,014 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,726 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,740 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,100 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,044 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,824 | 5 | #11,905 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,882 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,671 | — | — |
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| 1985 | 7 | #8,965 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nairobi in 2025?
Nairobi ranked #1,870 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 106 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nairobi?
1,596 babies have been named Nairobi in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nairobi most popular?
Nairobi peaked in 2021, when 242 newborns received the name.
Is Nairobi a boy or girl name?
Nairobi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nairobi rising or falling?
Nairobi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.