Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Nidya

Name: Popularity of the name Nidya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nidya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,098

Peak Rank

#6,955 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

2004

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#6955

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nidya

Nidya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 9 Nidyas were born — ranking #6,955 that year. As of 2026, Nidya ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 77 Nidyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nidya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nidya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nidya

What does the name Nidya mean?

Nidya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nidya in 2026?

In 2026, Nidya ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nidya most popular?

Nidya reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #6,955 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nidya most popular?

Nidya has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nidya.

Is Nidya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nidya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nidya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nidya include Tella, Aminta, Jacklene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nidya

Nidya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 77 births in the dataset. Nidya's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #6,955. Use the chart and map above to compare Nidya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.