Nyana
Every Nyana since 1962 — 477 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyana
Nyana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,701 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 477 American babies have been named Nyana. Its peak came in 2007, when 29 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 Nyana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,701 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,865 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,137 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,003 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,858 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,880 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,281 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,020 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,780 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,919 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,677 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,402 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,415 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,934 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,047 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,127 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,502 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,508 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,062 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,189 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,804 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,437 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,056 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,615 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,544 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,415 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyana in 2025?
Nyana ranked #10,701 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyana?
477 babies have been named Nyana in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyana most popular?
Nyana peaked in 2007, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Nyana a boy or girl name?
Nyana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyana rising or falling?
Nyana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.