Nyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nyah means 'purpose' or 'intention' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Nyah
Nyah is a name of Swahili origin. It means 'purpose' or 'intention' in Swahili. This name is often given to girls and is believed to bring a sense of direction and determination. Nyah has a rhythmic and melodious quality to it, making it a popular choice among parents looking for a unique and meaningful name.
Popularity of the Name Nyah
The popularity for the name Nyah peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 547 births, which ranked number 945 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Nyah had the most female births in 2001 with 547, which ranked number 504 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 5, which ranked number 10,556 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 191 births to 119 births, a decline of -37.70%. Among females, Nyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 191 births to 119 births, a decline of -37.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nyah
- 20 Year Trend of Nyah: -71.39%
- 10 Year Trend of Nyah: -37.70%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nyah: -37.70%
Popularity of Nyah by State
Among females, Nyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nyah. 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 | 15 | 1583 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nyah
- Total Births of Nyah: 114 (-4.62%)
- Female Births of Nyah: 114 (-4.62%)
Given the downward trend of Nyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.62% decrease in total births, for a total of 114 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 114 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.62%.