Nyoka
girl nameNyoka entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #1027 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#1027
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #1904 |
| 1950s | #2831 |
| 1960s | #4364 |
| 1970s | #3784 |
| 1980s | #5836 |
| 1990s | #9678 |
| 2000s | #13812 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Nyoka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nyoka alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nyoka in 2025?
- Nyoka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nyoka most popular?
- Nyoka peaked in 1943, reaching #1027 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nyoka with classmates?
- Nyoka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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