Nya Girl

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNIA / niːə

Swahili; 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

Fictional characters named Nya

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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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 14
29%
TX 9
18%
AZ 8
16%
NY 8
16%
IL 5
10%
SC 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
19715
19726
19745
197512
19775
19787
197912
198017
198112
198213
198310
198413
19856
198612
19879
19888
198913
199022
199118
199236
199321
199446
199558
199653
199770
1998127
1999207
2000292
2001408
2002397
2003375
2004355
2005275
2006272
2007248
2008221
2009186
2010170
2011142
2012196
2013174
2014195
2015189
2016137
2017123
2018119
2019134
2020102
202194
2022113
2023101
202493