Purpose or goal; tenacious
In Swahili, Nya translates to 'purpose' or 'goal' and is associated with the fifth day of Kwanzaa (Nia). It also has roots in various cultures, sometimes used as a short form of names like Antonia or Shanya, or appearing in Celtic contexts meaning 'tenacious'.
About 62 girls were named Nya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Nya — far less common.
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