Total births
946
Girls' name · since 1941
Nyoka
Nyoka has 946 recorded births since 1941 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1943 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 946
- total births
- 1941–2007
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Nyoka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 946 have been recorded since 1941.
Social Security Administration records show Nyoka recorded 946 times among girls since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2007.
- 946 total births
- 1941–2007 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
946 girls have been named Nyoka since 1941, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2007.
- 946
- total births
- 1941–2007
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Nyoka was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
60 babies were named Nyoka in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Nyoka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nyoka's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1943 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nyoka at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Nyoka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2007
- Peak year (1943)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Nyoka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Nyoka's strongest decade.
276 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Nyoka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
276 births
- 1950s
1950s
174 births
- 1960s 96
1960s
96 births
- 1970s
1970s
196 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 276 births (29% of all-time use).
How Nyoka 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 Nyoka's total volume
Nyoka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nyoka by state
Where Nyoka concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 26 | 2.7% |
| #2 | West Virginia | | 26 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 22 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Kentucky share of Nyoka's total US births 2.7%
Even split
26 of 946 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyoka? ▼
Since 1941, Social Security records show 946 babies named Nyoka. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1943, with 60 births.
When was Nyoka most popular? ▼
Nyoka was most popular in the 1940s decade with 276 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Nyoka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyoka are Kentucky (26 births), West Virginia (26 births), Tennessee (22 births).
How long has the name Nyoka been used? ▼
Records for Nyoka go back to 1941, giving 67 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Nyoka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyomi, Nyomie, Nyonna, Nyota, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nyoka's data
- Nyoka's decade-level peak was the 1940s (276 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Nyokas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Nyoka
Nearby Names Like Nyoka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyoka
Nyomi Girl
#816 4,254 births
Nyomie Girl
#10665 237 births
Nyonna Girl
#12768 145 births
Nyota Girl
#7706 120 births
Nyomii Girl
#7193 93 births
Compare Nyoka side by side: Nyoka vs Nyomi Nyoka vs Nyomie Nyoka vs Nyonna
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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, 1941–2007 (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. "Nyoka: Baby Name Since 1941 - 946 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyoka. 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 Nyoka 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.