Nyasha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnee-AH-sha / niːˈɑːʃəShona; African
Meaning
Shona: 'mercy'; African: 'grace'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nyasha is a name of Shona origin, primarily used in Zimbabwe. It reflects cultural values such as compassion and kindness. The name is often given to girls and is associated with positive attributes in various African cultures. It is also used in other regions with African diaspora.
Trend Summary
The name Nyasha has seen limited popularity in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nyasha was first seen in the United States in 1971. Nyasha has ranked as high as #1209 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Nyasha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nyasha (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |