How Many People Are Named Nya?
Complete statistics for the name Nya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nya, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 56,122 Americans today. With only 5,880 people named Nya living in the US, it's a genuinely modern name, with 93% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 5,940 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nya Through the Generations
Nya peaked in popularity in 2001 with 408 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most people named Nya are under 30, indicating it's a newer-generation name. The average age of someone named Nya is 19, reflecting its recent rise and current status as a trendy choice among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nya
How Many People Have the Name Nya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,880 people in the United States currently share the name Nya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,122 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nya a Common or Rare Name?
Nya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nya Mean?
Nya means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nya Most Popular?
The name Nya reached peak popularity in 2001, with 408 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nya?
Approximately 5,880 people named Nya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,940. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,122 Americans.
Is Nya a rare name?
Nya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,122 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nya mean?
Nya means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nya are male and 100% are female.
When was Nya most popular?
Nya peaked in 2001 with 408 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.