Nya
n-ya
US Popularity:3592
Origin:Swahili
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Purpose; Bright
Nya is a beautiful given name for baby girls. Of Swahili origin, Nia means "purpose." A strong meaning for powerful little ladies who plan on making their mark on the world! Nya also spelled Nia, has Irish roots, too, with the diminutive Niamh a popular choice on the Emerald Isle. As well as pointing to your child's ambition and determination, Nya also symbolizes "bright" in a Gaelic context. Nya not only sounds lovely, but it also looks pretty on the page. It is eyecatching and succinct, with a trendy "y" spelling that is bound to appeal to a modern parent.
How Popular Is The Name Nya?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nya is currently #1805 on The Bump
Girl:Nya is currently #1260 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nya is currently #3592 in U.S. births
Girl:Nya is currently #1970 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1970
in 2023
- 159
from 2022
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