Nhi
Meaningsmall, little · Vietnamese
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,799 in 1990
14 babies were named Nhi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,055 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nhi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nhi, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nhi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNhi first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1990, when it reached #2,799.
- Then vs nowNhi was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 114,943.
- TrendNhi has climbed 2,055 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Vietnamese, Nhi means “small, little”.
- OriginNhi is the #7 most popular Vietnamese girl name in the US. That's out of 66 Vietnamese girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Nhi
Nhi is a girl name of Vietnamese origin meaning “small, little”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-nhi”. US birth records list Nhi for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 46 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #2,799 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:Vietnamese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 109,529 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,125 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,805 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,458 girls |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 girls |
More Vietnamese girl names
- Unisex name: Nairi · ancient name of Armenia
- Girl name: Quynh · night-blooming flower
- Unisex name: Bay · bay
- Unisex name: Bijou · jewel
- Unisex name: Miya
- Girl name: Mai
- Girl name: Analeigh
- Unisex name: Kim
Questions about the name Nhi
What does the name Nhi mean?
Nhi means “small, little” in Vietnamese.
What is the origin of the name Nhi?
Nhi has Vietnamese roots in our records. Other Vietnamese names include Nairi, Quynh, Bay.
Is Nhi a boy or girl name?
Nhi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nhi?
Nhi ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#2,799).