Nya
Every Nya since 1970 — 6,006 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nya
Nya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,767 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 6,006 American babies have been named Nya. Its peak came in 2001, when 408 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,767 |
| 2024 | 94 | #2,066 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,959 |
| 2022 | 114 | #1,803 |
| 2021 | 94 | #2,055 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1,890 |
| 2019 | 135 | #1,584 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1,736 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,735 |
| 2016 | 138 | #1,603 |
| 2015 | 189 | #1,285 |
| 2014 | 195 | #1,245 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1,343 |
| 2012 | 196 | #1,241 |
| 2011 | 142 | #1,553 |
| 2010 | 170 | #1,371 |
| 2009 | 186 | #1,306 |
| 2008 | 221 | #1,163 |
| 2007 | 248 | #1,057 |
| 2006 | 272 | #965 |
| 2005 | 275 | #909 |
| 2004 | 355 | #741 |
| 2003 | 375 | #698 |
| 2002 | 397 | #642 |
| 2001 | 408 | #618 |
| 2000 | 292 | #788 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,304 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,475 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,256 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,461 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,069 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,702 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nya in 2025?
Nya ranked #2,767 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nya?
6,006 babies have been named Nya in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nya most popular?
Nya peaked in 2001, when 408 newborns received the name.
Is Nya a boy or girl name?
Nya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nya rising or falling?
Nya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.