How Many People Are Named Nyjah?

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

Nyjah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nyjah is a unique name with origins in modern American coinage, making it stand out among traditional names. With only 1,414 people named Nyjah in the US today, it's rare, with just 1 in 233,336 Americans bearing this name. The majority, 96%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~1,414
Living in US
1 in 233,336
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern American coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Confident Determined
22
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of leadership and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,473
Worldwide Bearers
#1,282,666
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,414
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇷🇺 Russia
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
797 (56%)
♀ Female
618 (44%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
1,372
Would be under 30 (96%)
55
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,427 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
14

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

📜 Nyjah Through the Generations

Nyjah, a name that emerged in the early 2000s, reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 88 births. Since then, it's maintained a steady presence, with most of those named Nyjah being under 30 years old. As of now, there are 1,414 people named Nyjah in the US, with the oldest generation starting at 30, indicating a truly modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 194
Texas 64
New York 24
Arizona 16
North Carolina 10
Florida 5
Georgia 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Nyjah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nyjah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nyjah

How Many People Have the Name Nyjah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,414 people in the United States currently share the name Nyjah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 233,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nyjah a Common or Rare Name?

Nyjah 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 Nyjah Mean?

Nyjah means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nyjah in SSA data, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

When Was Nyjah Most Popular?

The name Nyjah reached peak popularity in 2014, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Nyjah?

Approximately 1,414 people named Nyjah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,427. That works out to roughly 1 in 233,336 Americans.

Is Nyjah a rare name?

Nyjah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 233,336 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nyjah mean?

Nyjah means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Nyjah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 56% of people named Nyjah are male and 44% are female.

When was Nyjah most popular?

Nyjah peaked in 2014 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,414
All-Time Births1,427
1 in X1 in 233,336
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2014
World Rank#1,282,666
Male %56%
Female %44%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.