Nyiah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nyiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 258 babies have been named Nyiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nyiah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,533 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,533
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"safeguarded, protected by God"
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Hebrew origin
"divine judgment"
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Irish niamh / Latin nives origin
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#12,568 in US
Ethiopian origin
"brightness, illumination"
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About the Name Nyiah
Nyiah is a girl name .
Nyiah is currently ranked #12,533 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nyiah include Nyi, Nyy, Nyie, and Nyikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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