How Many People Are Named Nyah?
Complete statistics for the name Nyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nyah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 61,853 Americans today. With only 5,335 people named Nyah living in the US, it's clear this name's popularity peaked in 2001 with 552 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 5,384 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
📜 Nyah Through the Generations
Nyah emerged as a modern name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2001 with 552 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains predominantly popular among younger generations, with 97% of those named Nyah being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Nyah is 18, indicating that this name is still gaining traction among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nyah
How Many People Have the Name Nyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,335 people in the United States currently share the name Nyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,853 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nyah a Common or Rare Name?
Nyah 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 Nyah Mean?
Nyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nyah Most Popular?
The name Nyah reached peak popularity in 2001, with 552 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 Nyah?
Approximately 5,335 people named Nyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,384. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,853 Americans.
Is Nyah a rare name?
Nyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,853 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nyah mean?
Nyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Nyah most popular?
Nyah peaked in 2001 with 552 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.