Nyja
girl nameNyja entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #4209 in 2001, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#4209
peak (2001)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #11798 |
| 1990s | #8912 |
| 2000s | #9734 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nyja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nyja alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nyja in 2025?
- Nyja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nyja most popular?
- Nyja peaked in 2001, reaching #4209 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nyja with classmates?
- Nyja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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