How Many People Are Named Nyima?

Complete statistics for the name Nyima: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nyima
Very Rare
Tibetan

Nyima means 'sun' in Tibetan, making it a radiant choice. Only 272 people named Nyima live in the US today, which means 1 in 1,213,680 Americans have this name. The majority of Nyima's are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~272
Living in US
1 in 1,213,680
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sun
🌐
Origin
Tibetan
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Energetic
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,764
Worldwide Bearers
#99,138
Global Rank
🇬🇲 Gambia
3,383
🇮🇳 India
870
🇺🇸 United States
165
🇳🇬 Nigeria
83
🇪🇸 Spain
65
🇬🇧 England
32
🇨🇦 Canada
24
🇸🇪 Sweden
19
🇧🇪 Belgium
16
🇳🇵 Nepal
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
272 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
274
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 274 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nyima Through the Generations

Nyima peaked in popularity in 2006 with 45 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 272 people named Nyima living in the United States, with all of them being under 30 years old. This indicates that Nyima is a relatively new name, likely adopted by parents seeking something unique and meaningful for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
Georgia 5
New York 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Nyima

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nyima's Tibetan roots

📄 About the Name Nyima

How Many People Have the Name Nyima?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 272 people in the United States currently share the name Nyima. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,213,680 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nyima a Common or Rare Name?

Nyima 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 Nyima Mean?

Nyima means "sun" and comes from Tibetan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nyima in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nyima Most Popular?

The name Nyima reached peak popularity in 2006, with 45 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 Nyima?

Approximately 272 people named Nyima live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 274. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,213,680 Americans.

Is Nyima a rare name?

Nyima is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,213,680 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nyima mean?

Nyima means "sun" and comes from Tibetan origins.

Is Nyima more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nyima are male and 100% are female.

When was Nyima most popular?

Nyima peaked in 2006 with 45 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US272
All-Time Births274
1 in X1 in 1,213,680
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2006
World Rank#99,138
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.