Nyjah
10% girls · 90% boys
About Nyjah
Nyjah is a modern masculine name with diverse cultural origins. While some sources suggest it has African roots meaning 'purposeful' or 'goal-oriented,' others point to Arabic influences.
The name gained notable recognition through American professional skateboarder Nyjah Huston, who helped popularize it in contemporary culture. With its distinctive sound and spelling, Nyjah appeals to parents seeking a unique, modern name that stands out. The name has a rhythmic quality and contemporary feel, making it increasingly popular in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nyjah is also given to girls, where it ranks #16631 in the US.
Pronounced NY-juh.
As of October 2026, Nyjah ranked #2919 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2035 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,035 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,342 | 56 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,920 | 41 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,305 | 57 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,979 | 40 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,754 | 46 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,129 | 66 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,250 | 63 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,074 | 73 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,569 | 52 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #2,689 | 49 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #2,919 | 43 | — | 0 |