River of rivers
The name is derived from the Niger River, which flows through the country. The term likely originates from the Tuareg phrase 'gher n-gheren' meaning 'river of rivers'. It is used as a rare given name in the United States, often chosen to honor West African heritage.
Less common today
Nigeria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,582 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
