Nizhoni
Meaningbeautiful · Navajo
Nizhoni is a Native American girl name meaning “beautiful”, with Navajo roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nizhoni would score 19 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationNizhoni peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Nizhoni you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nizhoni would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 53,476 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNizhoni 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.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nizhonis? Head to Arizona, where it's the #676 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Nizhoni
Nizhoni is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “beautiful”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Nizhoni
What does the name Nizhoni mean?
Nizhoni means “beautiful” and comes from Navajo. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Bella (“beautiful”), Callie (“beautiful”), Zuri (“beautiful”) and Annabelle (“gracious and beautiful”).
What is the origin of the name Nizhoni?
Nizhoni is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Navajo. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Nizhoni a boy or girl name?
Nizhoni is a girl name. In 2025, 30 US girls were named Nizhoni.
How popular is the name Nizhoni?
Nizhoni ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #3,789. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,304 places.
What names are similar to Nizhoni?
If you like Nizhoni, you might also like Bella, Callie, Zuri and Annabelle.
What should I know before naming my baby Nizhoni?
Nizhoni is a Native American girl name meaning “beautiful”, with Navajo roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.