Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Nyier

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

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#6,443 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6443

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyier

Nyier first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 13 Nyiers were born — ranking #6,443 that year. As of 2026, Nyier ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Nyiers 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

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nyier

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

Nitr
Niver
Neither
Nicer
Niger
Nighter
Niner
Niter
Nigher
Knifer
Nier
Neiger

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyier

What does the name Nyier mean?

Nyier is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyier in 2026?

In 2026, Nyier ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyier most popular?

Nyier reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,443 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Nyier a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyier?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyier include Harlowe, Ilija, Aza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyier

Nyier is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 57 births in the dataset. Nyier's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyier'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.