Nya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIA / niːəSwahili; Japanese
Meaning
Swahili: purpose; Japanese: young
Historical & Cultural Background
In Swahili, Nya is often associated with purpose and intention, reflecting a positive outlook on life. In Japan, the name can be linked to youthfulness and vitality. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in recent years, as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.
Trend Summary
Nya has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Niah
- Nia
International Variants
- Nia (Welsh)
- Nya (Swedish)
Famous people named Nya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nya was first seen in the United States in 1970. Nya has ranked as high as #899 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Nya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 70 |
| 1998 | 127 |
| 1999 | 207 |
| 2000 | 292 |
| 2001 | 408 |
| 2002 | 397 |
| 2003 | 375 |
| 2004 | 355 |
| 2005 | 275 |
| 2006 | 272 |
| 2007 | 248 |
| 2008 | 221 |
| 2009 | 186 |
| 2010 | 170 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 196 |
| 2013 | 174 |
| 2014 | 195 |
| 2015 | 189 |
| 2016 | 137 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 113 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 93 |