Nyda
A feminine name of undetermined origin, potentially Arabic or Persian.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nyda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nyda today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nyda births was 1927 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nyda. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Nyda is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Nydas were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nyda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1927
17 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1958 SSA rank
#6,748
Tracked since 1915
Census
Nyda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 134 people with the first name Nyda, which placed it at #48,062 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,062
National first-name rank
People counted
134
134 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
44.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nyda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nyda is White at 44.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (15.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nyda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nyda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White44.8% · 60
- Hispanic or Latino23.9% · 32
- Asian and Pacific Islander15.7% · 21
- Black or African American11.2% · 15
- Two or more races3.0% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 2
Popularity
Nyda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nyda from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 26 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nyda 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 Nyda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nyda
The given name Nyda has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "nidhi," which translates to "treasure" or "prosperity." The name gained popularity in various regions of South Asia, particularly in parts of present-day India and Nepal, during the early centuries of the Common Era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nyda can be traced back to the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this text, Nyda is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a wise sage revered for his spiritual knowledge and teachings.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Nyda found its way into various religious and historical texts in the Indian subcontinent. It was particularly favored among certain Hindu and Buddhist communities, who associated the name with auspicious qualities and sought to imbue their children with the virtues of wisdom and prosperity.
In the 12th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Nyda Brahmacharya was widely celebrated for his literary contributions and mastery of the Sanskrit language. His works, which included several poetic compositions and philosophical treatises, were highly influential during his time and continue to be studied by scholars even today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nyda was Nyda Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over a small kingdom in present-day Rajasthan, India, during the 16th century. She was renowned for her leadership, strategic acumen, and patronage of the arts, leaving a lasting impact on the region's cultural heritage.
In more recent times, Nyda Mathur, a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the 20th century, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms. Born in 1920, she was widely acclaimed for her graceful performances and her efforts in training generations of dancers.
While the name Nyda is not as common in modern times, it continues to hold significance in certain cultural and linguistic contexts, particularly in regions of South Asia where its Sanskrit roots are deeply embedded. The name's association with wisdom, prosperity, and cultural heritage has endured, making it a cherished choice for those seeking to honor their ancestral heritage.
People
Nyda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nyda 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
Nyda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nyda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nyda 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nyda a common name?
We classify Nyda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nyda most popular?
The single biggest year for Nyda was 1927, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nyda is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nyda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 134 people with the name Nyda, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,062 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nyda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nyda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nyda leans strongly female. 135 people counted with this name were female (96.4%), compared with 5 male bearers (3.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nyda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nyda is White at 44.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (15.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nyda most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Nyda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.8% (60 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Nyda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nyda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nyda 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 Nyda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nyda 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 Nyda 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.
How many people share the name Nyda?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.