Nyota
Nyota is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,989 in the US, popular nicknames include Nyo, Nyy, and Nyoie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nyota first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 97 babies have been named Nyota in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nyota is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,989 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,989
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Nyota
Nyota is a girl name .
Nyota is currently ranked #7,989 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nyota include Nyo, Nyy, and Nyoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis