Nairobi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
📊 Nairobi Name Trend Analysis
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✨ Nairobi Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 242 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 21 US states, with strongest presence in Arizona
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nairobi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nairobi"
"Nairobi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19137th of 24088 | 14 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12194th of 27321 | 65 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8567th of 35406 | 200 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1999th of 30306 | 1,190 |
Regional Popularity of "Nairobi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nairobi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
74.32% 3326th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.17% 1959th/3984 |
39.16% 1757th/4487 |
25.75% 1757th/6822 |
27.20% 1707th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nairobi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nairobi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Nairobi" in the United States
The name Nairobi is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nairobi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nairobi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19137th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12194th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8567th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1999th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nairobi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.