Total births
46
Girls' name · since 2003
Nyanza
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Nyanza, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 2003–2005
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Nyanza is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 46 have been recorded since 2003.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nyanza has been recorded 46 times among girls since 2003, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2005.
- 46 total births
- 2003–2005 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 girls have been named Nyanza since 2003, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2005.
- 46
- total births
- 2003–2005
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Nyanza was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
28 babies were named Nyanza in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Nyanza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nyanza's full recorded timeline at 2004, 80% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 20% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 9 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nyanza at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2003
Nyanza popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2005
- Peak year (2004)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Nyanza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nyanza's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Nyanza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 46 births (100% of all-time use).
Nyanza by state
Where Nyanza concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 13.0% |
California share of Nyanza's total US births 13.0%
6 of 46 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyanza? ▼
Since 2003, Social Security records show 46 babies named Nyanza. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 28 births.
When was Nyanza most popular? ▼
Nyanza was most popular in the 2000s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Nyanza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyanza are California (6 births).
How long has the name Nyanza been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nyanza since 2003 -- 3 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Nyanza? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nya, Nyah, Nyasia, Nyasha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nyanza's data
- California records the most Nyanzas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nyanza
Nearby Names Like Nyanza
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyanza
Nya Girl
#2058 6,006 births
Nyah Girl
#2192 5,460 births
Nyasia Girl
#4710 5,413 births
Nyasha Girl
645 births
Nyari Girl
#1964 543 births
Compare Nyanza side by side: Nyanza vs Nya Nyanza vs Nyah Nyanza vs Nyasia
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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, 2003–2005 (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. "Nyanza: Baby Name Since 2003 - 46 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyanza. 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 Nyanza 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.