Cyniah
Every Cyniah since 2001 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cyniah
Cyniah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,577 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 341 American babies have been named Cyniah. Its peak came in 2009, when 26 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 Cyniah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cyniah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,577 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,771 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,578 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,231 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,129 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,709 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,868 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,900 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,020 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,310 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,395 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,849 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,216 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,295 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,615 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,429 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,867 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,946 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,927 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,222 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,288 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,270 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cyniah in 2025?
Cyniah ranked #7,577 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cyniah?
341 babies have been named Cyniah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cyniah most popular?
Cyniah peaked in 2009, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Cyniah a boy or girl name?
Cyniah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cyniah rising or falling?
Cyniah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.