Nyema
Every Nyema since 1974 — 684 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyema
Nyema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,057 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 684 American babies have been named Nyema. Its peak came in 2006, when 50 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 Nyema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,057 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,405 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,954 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,911 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,549 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,478 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,487 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,021 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,512 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,845 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,679 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,996 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,662 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,711 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,509 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,371 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,167 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,571 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,708 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,298 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,487 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,538 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,907 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,910 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,000 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,923 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,889 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,085 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,617 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyema in 2025?
Nyema ranked #7,057 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyema?
684 babies have been named Nyema in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyema most popular?
Nyema peaked in 2006, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Nyema a boy or girl name?
Nyema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyema rising or falling?
Nyema is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.