Girl · #10,241 in 2026

Nyriah

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

Current Rank

#10,241

Peak Rank

#7,985 (2016)

Total Babies

179

5-Yr Trend

-14%

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#7985

Peak Rank

179

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyriah

Nyriah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 14 Nyriahs were born — ranking #7,985 that year. As of 2026, Nyriah ranks #10,241 for baby girls with 9 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 179 Nyriahs 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

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101-500

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Names that sound like Nyriah

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyriah

What does the name Nyriah mean?

Nyriah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyriah in 2026?

In 2026, Nyriah ranks #10,241 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyriah most popular?

Nyriah reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,985 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Nyriah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyriah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyriah include Gem, Adaleen, Lauriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyriah

Nyriah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 179 births in the dataset. Nyriah's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,985. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyriah'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.