US Popularity:3304
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.

Nya Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nya is currently #1570 on The Bump
Girl:Nya is currently #705 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nya is currently #3304 in U.S. births
Girl:Nya is currently #1204 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3304
in 2022
+ 431
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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