Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Nyheim

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

Nyheim Arthur Miller-Hines is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#5,142 (2001)

Total Babies

126

5-Yr Trend

+33%

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#5142

Peak Rank

126

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nyheim

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

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The Story of Nyheim

Nyheim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 14 Nyheims were born — ranking #5,142 that year. As of 2026, Nyheim ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, rising sharply (+33% over the past five years). In total, more than 126 Nyheims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nyheim

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

Nahum
Newham
Nahom
Nyhan
Niamh
Anaheim
Naim
Niam
Nihon
Nizam
Nyam
Nesheim

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyheim

What does the name Nyheim mean?

How popular is Nyheim in 2026?

In 2026, Nyheim ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyheim most popular?

Nyheim reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #5,142 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nyheim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyheim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyheim include Innis, Tyronn, Najeeb. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyheim

Nyheim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 126 births in the dataset. Nyheim's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #5,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyheim'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.