#nicu — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 578.6K total posts and 83 new posts daily, #nicu is a high-competition hashtag (score: 77/100). Average posts get 2.0K likes and 61 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #nicu

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nicubaby	578.6K	83	2.0K	77	74
#preemie	1.1M	19	8.6K	39	60
#newborn	42.2M	5.9K	722	100	33
#baby	247.0M	12.3K	531	100	41
#nicumom	244.8K	37	4.6K	34	73

Related Hashtags to #nicu

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nicunurse	223.7K	55	1.6K	47	83
#hospital	13.2M	3.3K	3.5K	100	76
#nurse	14.2M	2.0K	1.0K	100	48
#icu	861.7K	223	1.2K	97	55
#nurselife	6.1M	1.5K	2.7K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #nicu

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#manicure	66.6M	10.8K	863	100	39
#gelmanicure	6.5M	1.1K	1.4K	100	66
#manicura	5.8M	1.4K	2.8K	100	53
#manicures	4.3M	261	932	100	44
#frenchmanicure	2.2M	467	701	100	36

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #nicu on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #nicu has high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #nicu alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #nicu with #nicunurse, #hospital, #nurse for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #nicu on Instagram?

#nicu has 578.6K total posts on Instagram with approximately 83 new posts added daily. The average post using #nicu receives 2.0K likes and 61 comments.

Is #nicu a good hashtag to use?

#nicu has a competition score of 77/100 (high) and a reach score of 74/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #nicu?

The best hashtags to use with #nicu include: #nicunurse, #hospital, #nurse, #icu, #nurselife. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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