Nya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1672
About the Name Nya
Nya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 472 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #906 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Nya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nya
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Nya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 472 places in the last five years. Its peak was #906 in 2023. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Nya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Nya include: Nya de la Rubia — Isabel Estefanía de la Rubia Badante, known artistically as Nya de la Rubia, is a Spanish singer and actress.; Nya Kirby — Nya Jerome Kirby is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Croydon Athletic..
Nya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Nyas in the wild.
18
UK babies named Nya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 472 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nya
Likely around 1 other Nya in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Nya
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Isabel Estefanía de la Rubia Badante, known artistically as Nya de la Rubia, is a Spanish singer and actress. She earned popularity for her performance in Mar de plástico.