Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Nyasa

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

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#13,429 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

1996

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#13429

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyasa

Nyasa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 5 Nyasas were born — ranking #13,429 that year. As of 2026, Nyasa ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Nyasas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nyasa

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

Nasa
Nassa
Nysa
Nasaa
Nessa
Nassau
Niacin
Nisa
Nissa
Nyssa
Nerissa
Nosa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyasa

What does the name Nyasa mean?

Nyasa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyasa in 2026?

In 2026, Nyasa ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyasa most popular?

Nyasa reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #13,429 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nyasa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyasa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyasa include Airon, Ajhane, Akeiya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyasa

Nyasa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Nyasa's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #13,429. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyasa'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.