Nigella is a baby girl name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Nigella appears in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Nigella
Nigella appears in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records.
The name has appeared in national records since 2003 and shows 42 recorded births between 2003 and 2015.
Is Nigella Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Across its recorded history through 2015, Nigella has been used as a girl name.
Why Parents Compare Nigella
Parents comparing Nigella often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
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