Feminine dossier · first seen 1916
Nilah
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2012
Peak era
2012
Peak births
84
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Nilah
How many people are named Nilah?
An estimated 1,288 living Americans are named Nilah.
How rare is Nilah?
Nilah is very rare among babies today, with 40 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 52.4% from its 2012 peak.
How old is the typical Nilah?
The median age of a living American named Nilah is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 17 years old.
Is Nilah still popular?
Not especially. Nilah has been declining since its 2012 peak and registered 40 births in 2025.
1916Peak 20122025
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
52.4%
2025
40
All-time
1,420