Nyala
Every Nyala since 1987 — 331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyala
Nyala is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,841 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 331 American babies have been named Nyala. Its peak came in 2009, when 18 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 Nyala stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyala year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,841 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,064 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,844 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,934 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,926 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,850 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,137 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,200 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,344 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,749 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,516 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,192 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,460 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,521 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,520 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,583 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,272 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,434 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,407 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,721 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,307 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,597 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,100 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,906 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,777 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,510 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyala in 2025?
Nyala ranked #12,841 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyala?
331 babies have been named Nyala in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyala most popular?
Nyala peaked in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Nyala a boy or girl name?
Nyala is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyala rising or falling?
Nyala is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.