Nya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nya means 'lustrous' or 'purpose' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Nya
Nya is a feminine name of African origin. It is derived from the Swahili language and means 'lustrous' or 'purpose'. The name is often associated with beauty, strength, and resilience. Nya is a popular name in several African countries and has gained some attention globally as well.
Popularity of the Name Nya
The popularity for the name Nya peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 408 births, which ranked number 1,149 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Nya had the most female births in 2001 with 408, which ranked number 614 out of 17,976 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 196 births to 113 births, a decline of -42.35%. Among females, Nya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 196 births to 113 births, a decline of -42.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nya
- 20 Year Trend of Nya: -71.54%
- 10 Year Trend of Nya: -42.35%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nya: -42.35%
Popularity of Nya by State
Among females, Nya was most popular in Western states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 22 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1210 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nya
- Total Births of Nya: 107 (-5.36%)
- Female Births of Nya: 107 (-5.36%)
Given the downward trend of Nya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.36% decrease in total births, for a total of 107 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 107 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.36%.