Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1997
Nanya
Nanya has 16 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 16
- total births
- 1997–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
16 boys have been named Nanya since 1997, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nanya recorded 16 times among boys since 1997, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 1998.
- 16 total births
- 1997–1998 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Nanya since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1998.
- 16
- total births
- 1997–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Nanya was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nanya in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Nanya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nanya's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nanya at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Nanya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–1998
- Peak year (1997)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Nanya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nanya's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Nanya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 16 births (100% of all-time use).
Nanya by state
Where Nanya concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 6 | 37.5% |
Georgia share of Nanya's total US births 37.5%
6 of 16 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nanya? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 16 babies named Nanya. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 10 births.
When was Nanya most popular? ▼
Nanya was most popular in the 1990s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Nanya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nanya are Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Nanya been used? ▼
Records for Nanya go back to 1997, giving 2 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Nanya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nancy, Nana, Nandan, Nanayaw, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nanya's data
- Georgia records the most Nanyas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nanya
Nearby Names Like Nanya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nanya
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Nana Boy
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Nandan Boy
#8726 169 births
Nanayaw Boy
#9462 64 births
Nang Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nanya: Baby Name Since 1997 - 16 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nanya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nanya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.