How Many People Are Named Nya?

Complete statistics for the name Nya in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Nya
Very Rare
5,940
Estimated People
1 in 55,556
1 in X Americans
2001
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,940 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 19

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 36
Arkansas 6
Arizona 84
California 513
Colorado 37
Connecticut 26
DC 32
Florida 376
Georgia 262
Illinois 249
Indiana 58
Kentucky 6
Louisiana 93
Massachusetts 45
Maryland 157
Michigan 164
Minnesota 5
Missouri 53
Mississippi 34
North Carolina 176
New Jersey 87
Nevada 12
New York 501
Ohio 160
Oklahoma 7
Oregon 10
Pennsylvania 189
South Carolina 52
Tennessee 64
Texas 402
Utah 38
Virginia 153
Washington 49
Wisconsin 13
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Nya

How Many People Have the Name Nya in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,940 people in the United States currently share the name Nya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,556 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Nya a Common or Rare Name?

Nya is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Nya Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Nya are covered in full on the Nya name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Nya Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Nya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Nya is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Nya Most Popular?

The name Nya reached peak popularity in 2001, with 408 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Nya Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Nya across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nya?

Approximately 5,940 people in the United States share the name Nya, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Nya a rare name?

Nya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,556 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nya mean?

The meaning and origin of Nya is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Nya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nya are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Nya most popular?

The name Nya reached its peak in 2001, with 408 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,940
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 55,556
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2001
Male %0%
Female %100%

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