Gender: Male
Origin: African
Meaning: Purpose or goal, Purpose
Pronunciation: nee-ah, /niːˈɑː/, N AY AH
Popularity Rank: #30,281
Originating from the Swahili language, Nya means 'purpose' or 'goal'. It is a short and sweet name with a powerful and positive message.
The name Nya is of African origin and means Purpose or goal, Purpose. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Nya is commonly found in United States of America, Cameroon, France, and 65 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nee-ah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /niːˈɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AY AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nya is recorded 1,182 times globally, ranking it as the 30,281th most common name worldwide.
Nya is most prevalent in United States of America, with 426 occurrences, making it the 5,660th most popular name in the country.
In Cameroon, the name Nya is found among 1 in every 3336 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,660 | 1 : 4,247 |
| Cameroon | #1,728 | 1 : 3,336 |
| France | #12,858 | 1 : 18,111 |
| Malaysia | #15,761 | 1 : 34,320 |
| Nigeria | #11,561 | 1 : 25,210 |
| Canada | #8,050 | 1 : 9,363 |
| Morocco | #21,179 | 1 : 35,100 |
| United Kingdom | #15,377 | 1 : 19,579 |
| Algeria | #25,120 | 1 : 51,171 |
| Mexico | #19,154 | 1 : 34,646 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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