Nyah
Girl name · 92 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nyah: 92 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2003.
Nyah is a name of modern origin, most likely a creative respelling of the Irish name Niamh, derived from the Old Irish word *niam* meaning "bright" or "radiant." In Irish mythology, Niamh of the Golden Hair was a goddess who lured the hero Oisín to Tír na nÓg, the Land of Youth. While Nyah lacks famous historical bearers, the variant Nia has gained profile through Welsh singer Nia Wyn and actress Nia Long. The name shares its phonetic root with the river Nyah in Sweden, though no direct Scottish place connection exists. Nyah has become popular in Scotland partly for its soft, flowing sound and its link to the traditional but less spelling-friendly Niamh.
Girl 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20037 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6304 babies
- Total births
- 92since 2001
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y