Girl · #10,920 in 2026

Nyanza

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

Current Rank

#10,920

Peak Rank

#4,707 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2005

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#4707

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyanza

Nyanza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 28 Nyanzas were born — ranking #4,707 that year. As of 2026, Nyanza ranks #10,920 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Nyanzas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Nyanza

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

Nyanja
Nyasa
Maenza
Nancy
Nana
Nines
Nanna
Neons
Nanci
Niza
Nancey
Nancee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyanza

What does the name Nyanza mean?

Nyanza is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyanza in 2026?

In 2026, Nyanza ranks #10,920 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyanza most popular?

Nyanza reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #4,707 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nyanza a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyanza?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyanza include Christell, Rhyann, Xitlalic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyanza

Nyanza is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Nyanza's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #4,707. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyanza'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.