Nya
Origin
Swahili
Syllables
1
Peak era
2000s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
variant of Nia, traditionally 'purpose'
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2000s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nya peaked in the 2000s.
When you meet Nya
Most people given the name Nya in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nya deep dive
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