Nya
NY-ah
Popularity
#2077
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
African
Total Births
5,940
Peak Year
#408 in 2001
First Recorded
1970
Style
Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
May be derived from the Swahili word 'nia', meaning 'purpose'. It could also be a short form of Antonia.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
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