Nya

Swahili, Basque, "tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"

"tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"

Nya Origin and Meaning

The name Nya is a girl's name of African origin meaning "tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave".

A relatively new name on the scene, increasing in popularity since 1999. It is likely a variation of Nia, a Swahili name based on the Arabic Niya meaning "tenacity, purpose, determination". Alternatively it may be based on Naia, a Basque name meaning "sea foam, wave" or it may simply be a modern creation, influenced by the popularity of Mia, Mya, Kaia, and similar.

The alternative spelling Nyah has been familiar since the 2000s when it was used for a character in Mission: Impossible 2, but the streamlined Nya has proved popular in the UK in recent years. It was one of the fastest rising names in 2023 when it entered the Top 1000 for the first time.

Social media influencer Nya Temple is a notable bearer while singer Nyachomba Muchai-Kinya uses Nya as her stage name. The name also featured in the Lego animated TV series, Ninjago.

Nya Rank in US Top 1000

# 961 in the US

Nya Popularity

• 1791 Nameberry 2022
• 970 Unique 2023
• 917 England 2023

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Famous People Named Nya

• Nya Lee American singer and reality TV personality ("Love & Hip,Hop")

Nya in Pop Culture

• Nya character in the movie "Annihilation Earth."