Nya - girls name

Nya name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 72%

Nya name meaning:

The name Nya is of African origin and has various meanings depending on the African tribe or language it is derived from. In Swahili, Nya means "lustrous," "purpose," or "purposeful." It is a short and sweet name that carries a sense of strength and determination. Nya can also be a variant spelling of the name Nia, which means "purpose" in Swahili as well.

Names have great significance in different cultures, and Nya is no exception. Being associated with purpose and luster, this name can inspire and reflect qualities such as ambition, drive, and resilience. It can be seen as a name that encourages its bearer to find their true calling and pursue it with unwavering determination. Nya also has a melodic sound to it, further enhancing its appeal. Overall, the name Nya carries positive connotations and can serve as a meaningful choice for a girl's name, symbolizing purpose and strength.

Origin:

Other girls names beginning with N

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1569 out of 5581

19 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -24
  • 5yrs

    120
  • 1yr

    -369

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Nya

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Nya from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Nya in 2024