Nhi
Every Nhi since 1979 — 1,071 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nhi
Nhi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,789 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,071 American babies have been named Nhi. Its peak came in 1999, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Nhi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,789 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,499 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,934 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,201 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,072 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,622 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,356 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,771 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,740 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,648 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,935 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,606 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,211 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,504 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,209 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,743 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,902 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,190 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,436 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,175 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,037 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,634 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,862 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,402 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,956 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,918 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,837 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,373 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,594 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nhi in 2025?
Nhi ranked #7,789 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nhi?
1,071 babies have been named Nhi in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nhi most popular?
Nhi peaked in 1999, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Nhi a boy or girl name?
Nhi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nhi rising or falling?
Nhi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.