Nairobi
2 countries#1867 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nairobi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,596 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #1867 · peaked in 2021 with 242 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12 births recorded 2020–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12 births recorded 2020–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nairobi’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9286 | — |
| 2007 | #6812 | ↑2474 |
| 2008 | #11599 | ↓4787 |
| 2009 | #6811 | ↑4788 |
| 2010 | #11246 | ↓4435 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↓907 |
| 2012 | #7456 | ↑4697 |
| 2013 | #9612 | ↓2156 |
| 2014 | #6987 | ↑2625 |
| 2015 | #8008 | ↓1021 |
| 2016 | #5985 | ↑2023 |
| 2017 | #5338 | ↑647 |
| 2018 | #3918 | ↑1420 |
| 2019 | #2651 | ↑1267 |
| 2020 | #1120 | ↑1531 |
| 2021 | #1042 | ↑78 |
| 2022 | #1077 | ↓35 |
| 2023 | #1319 | ↓242 |
| 2024 | #1536 | ↓217 |
| 2025 | #1867 | ↓331 |
Frequently asked questions about Nairobi
Is Nairobi a popular name?
Yes — Nairobi currently ranks #1867 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nairobi more common for boys or girls?
Nairobi is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nairobi most popular?
Nairobi peaked in 2021 in United States, with 242 recorded births that year.
Is Nairobi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nairobi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10275 in 1983 to #1867 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nairobi?
At least 1,608 babies have been recorded with the name Nairobi across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nairobi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nairobi appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nairobi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nairobi include Kacie, Khalia, Solei, Alessa.
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