Nyasia
Nyasia is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ny- and Asia, referencing the continent or meaning 'sunrise'.
Origin and history
Nyasia is a modern American name created in the late 20th century. It blends the popular prefix 'Ny-' with the geographic element 'Asia'. The name gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
5,413 babies in the United States have been named Nyasia since 1880. It ranks #2342 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.7 %)
- NC (11.5 %)
- NJ (11.3 %)
- SC (9.3 %)
- FL (8 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,173 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,740 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,145 |
| 2020-2029 | 269 |
Nicknames
Nya, Asia, Nyny
Fun facts
- Nyasia emerged during a trend in the late 20th century of pairing modern prefixes with established geographic names like Asia.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1990s and early 2000s.