Nyah
Every Nyah since 1980 — 5,465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyah
Nyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,293 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 5,465 American babies have been named Nyah. Its peak came in 2001, when 552 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 Nyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #2,293 | — | — |
| 2024 | 87 | #2,192 | — | — |
| 2023 | 98 | #2,015 | — | — |
| 2022 | 120 | #1,740 | — | — |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,706 | — | — |
| 2020 | 105 | #1,857 | — | — |
| 2019 | 124 | #1,695 | — | — |
| 2018 | 133 | #1,614 | — | — |
| 2017 | 162 | #1,413 | — | — |
| 2016 | 145 | #1,549 | — | — |
| 2015 | 172 | #1,378 | — | — |
| 2014 | 193 | #1,256 | — | — |
| 2013 | 201 | #1,197 | — | — |
| 2012 | 191 | #1,263 | — | — |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,495 | — | — |
| 2010 | 217 | #1,131 | — | — |
| 2009 | 216 | #1,166 | — | — |
| 2008 | 240 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 2007 | 239 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 2006 | 196 | #1,232 | — | — |
| 2005 | 197 | #1,172 | — | — |
| 2004 | 223 | #1,041 | — | — |
| 2003 | 304 | #813 | — | — |
| 2002 | 416 | #615 | — | — |
| 2001 | 547 | #504 | 5 | #11,818 |
| 2000 | 290 | #793 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,617 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,709 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,257 | — | — |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,462 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyah in 2025?
Nyah ranked #2,293 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyah?
5,465 babies have been named Nyah in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyah most popular?
Nyah peaked in 2001, when 552 newborns received the name.
Is Nyah a boy or girl name?
Nyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyah rising or falling?
Nyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.