Nyara
A girl's name with 219 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
third-person singular single-possession possessive of nyár
Nyara is a girl's baby name of modern American origin with possible roots in African naming traditions. Its melodic sound and open vowels give it a natural, flowing feel that appeals to parents looking for something distinctive yet easy to pronounce.
EtymologyShow more
Nyara's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Nyara has 219 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nyara climbed 8270 spots in the last 20 years — from #13814 to #5544.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | #11202 | — |
| 2010s | 61 | #13498 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 91 | #11226 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | #14456 | — |
The Story of Nyara
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Nyara is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Nyara are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Nyara?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Nyara — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2000s with 91 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Nyara by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #5544 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8365 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17103 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11899 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13097 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12135 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13440 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17757 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12585 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14106 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14611 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13063 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10284 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8771 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12336 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10635 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8139 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12710 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13814 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13456 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024