Nazyia
An Arabic feminine name meaning "pure" or "virtuous".
Name Census estimates that about 202 living Americans carry the first name Nazyia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nazyia today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nazyia births was 2009 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nazyia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
202
~ 1 in 1,696,804 Americans
Peak year
2009
30 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,442
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Nazyia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nazyia from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazyia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nazyia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nazyias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Florida, Ohio recorded the most babies named Nazyia, while Ohio, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nazyia
The name Nazyia is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "naz," which means delicate, graceful, or elegant. The name gained popularity during the medieval period in the region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nazyia can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (The Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In the poem, Nazyia is depicted as a beautiful and graceful princess, embodying the qualities associated with the name's meaning.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nazyia. One of the most prominent was Nazyia Begum (1639-1705), a powerful and influential Mughal princess who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Mughal Empire during the reign of her father, Aurangzeb.
Another historical figure with this name was Nazyia Khatun (1230-1297), a distinguished Persian poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of her time. Her poetry and writings were widely acclaimed and have been preserved to this day.
In the realm of art, Nazyia Abidi (1928-2018) was a renowned Pakistani artist and painter, renowned for her vibrant and expressive works that depicted the cultural richness of her homeland. Her artworks have been exhibited in numerous prestigious galleries and museums around the world.
Moving forward in time, Nazyia Hussain (1945-2022) was a celebrated Indian actress who gained widespread acclaim for her performances in both mainstream Bollywood films and art house cinema. She received numerous accolades and awards for her exceptional talent and versatility as an actress.
The name Nazyia has also been borne by notable figures in the field of literature, such as Nazyia Sadiq (1947-present), a prominent Afghan writer and author whose works have shed light on the struggles and resilience of women in her country. Her novels and short stories have been widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.
People
Nazyia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nazyia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nazyia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nazyia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 202 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nazyia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,696,804 US residents.
Is Nazyia a common name?
We classify Nazyia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 204 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nazyia most popular?
The single biggest year for Nazyia was 2009, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nazyia is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nazyia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nazyia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nazyia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nazyia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nazyia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nazyia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Nazyia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.