Iman vs Nya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Nya

Girl #2,071 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"purpose, goal"

Origin: Swahili/Bantu

Cultural Roots

African American East African Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,071
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Nya Rank #2,071

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2071 for Nya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Nya ___

  • Nya Grace
  • Nya Marie
  • Nya Rose
  • Nya Elizabeth
  • Nya Jade
  • Nya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Nya

Nia Zuri Kofi Amara Ase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Nya more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Nya at #2071 in the United States.

What do Iman and Nya mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Nya means "purpose, goal" (Swahili/Bantu origin).

Are Iman and Nya boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Nya is primarily a girl name.

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