Total births
645
Girls' name · since 1971
Nyasha
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 645 babies named Nyasha, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 645
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Nyasha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 645 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Nyasha recorded 645 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1971 to 2021.
- 645 total births
- 1971–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
645 girls have been named Nyasha since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 645
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Nyasha was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nyasha in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Nyasha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nyasha splits its recorded history at 1994: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nyasha at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Nyasha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2021
- Peak year (1992)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Nyasha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nyasha's strongest decade.
245 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Nyasha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 75
1970s
75 births
- 1980s
1980s
100 births
- 1990s
1990s
245 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s 44
2010s
44 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 245 births (38% of all-time use).
How Nyasha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nyasha's total volume
Nyasha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nyasha by state
Where Nyasha concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 77 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Nyasha's total US births 11.9%
Even split
77 of 645 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyasha? ▼
Nyasha has been given to 645 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 32 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Nyasha most popular? ▼
Nyasha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 245 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Nyasha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyasha are New York (77 births), Illinois (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nyasha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nyasha since 1971 -- 51 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Nyasha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nya, Nyah, Nyasia, Nyari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nyasha's data
- Nyasha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (245 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nyashas (77 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nyasha
Nearby Names Like Nyasha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyasha
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Nyah Girl
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Nyasia Girl
#4710 5,413 births
Nyari Girl
#1964 543 births
Nyana Girl
#7682 477 births
Compare Nyasha side by side: Nyasha vs Nya Nyasha vs Nyah Nyasha vs Nyasia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1971–2021 (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. "Nyasha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 645 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyasha. 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 Nyasha 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 June 2026.