Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Nyasha

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

Nyasha is a Zimbabwean name of Shona origin which refers to grace, mercy, or kind-hearted, and is a unisex name borne by both male and female children. Nyasha can also be a nickname for those bearing names such as Nyashadzashe,] or Nyashadzenyu.

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#3,419 (1992)

Total Babies

645

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2021

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3419

Peak Rank

645

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nyasha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Nyasha

Nyasha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 32 Nyashas were born — ranking #3,419 that year. As of 2026, Nyasha ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 645 Nyashas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nyasha

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

Naija
Nasha
Niesha
Nyala
Nyasa
Natasha
Nisha
Natascha
Nacha
Noctua
Neosho
Nasho

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyasha

What does the name Nyasha mean?

How popular is Nyasha in 2026?

In 2026, Nyasha ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyasha most popular?

Nyasha reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,419 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

Nyasha has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nyasha.

Is Nyasha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyasha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyasha include Olivea, Sapna, Ebonique. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyasha

Nyasha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 645 births in the dataset. Nyasha's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,419. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyasha'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.