Nya
Nya is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Purpose or goal.
Origin and history
Nya is a given name of African origin, commonly associated with the Swahili word meaning 'purpose' or 'goal'. It is also sometimes considered a short form or variant of names like Niah or Anya. In the United States, it emerged as a modern given name in the late 20th century and maintains steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,006 babies in the United States have been named Nya since 1880. It ranks #2202 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1536.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- NY (12 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (9 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 658 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,029 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,581 |
| 2020-2029 | 567 |
Famous people named Nya
- Nya Lee: Rapper, Television personality
Fun facts
- Nia (a variant spelling of Nya) represents the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, which stands for purpose.
- The name gained popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s as short, vowel-ending names gained favor.