Nairobi Name Popularity and Statistics
Nairobi is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nairobi?
Nairobi is spelled N-A-I-R-O-B-I. The name has 7 letters.
Nairobi Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,867
Recorded Births106
- Girls usage fell 331 places to #1,867 and recorded 33 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nairobi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 106 | #1,867 |
| 2024 | Girls | 139 | #1,536 |
| 2023 | Girls | 172 | #1,319 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 233 | #1,077 |
| 2021 | Girls | 242 | #1,042 |
| 2020 | Girls | 215 | #1,120 |
| 2019 | Girls | 65 | #2,651 |
| 2018 | Girls | 37 | #3,918 |
| 2017 | Girls | 24 | #5,338 |
| 2016 | Girls | 21 | #5,985 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2014 | Girls | 17 | #6,987 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
| 2012 | Girls | 16 | #7,456 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2010 | Girls | 9 | #11,246 |
| 2009 | Girls | 19 | #6,811 |
| 2008 | Girls | 9 | #11,599 |
| 2007 | Girls | 19 | #6,812 |
| 2006 | Girls | 12 | #9,286 |
| 2005 | Girls | 18 | #6,528 |
| 2004 | Girls | 12 | #8,716 |
| 2003 | Girls | 9 | #10,425 |
When Was Nairobi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
242 recorded births
National rank #1,042
2022 · Girls
233 recorded births
National rank #1,077
2020 · Girls
215 recorded births
National rank #1,120
2023 · Girls
172 recorded births
National rank #1,319
Where Nairobi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #984 | 9 |
| FL | #1,325 | 10 |
| NC | #1,437 | 5 |
| CA | #1,651 | 13 |
| TX | #2,038 | 10 |
| NY | #2,075 | 5 |