Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Nyemah since 2001
Babies named Nyemah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Nyemah is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. Its peak year was 2008, but since then its usage has been falling. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of the Irish name Niamh, which means 'bright' or 'radiant,' or it could be a completely invented modern coinage. Nyemah has not ranked among the top 1,000 names in any year and has no recorded top states, reflecting its very low frequency of use. Parents drawn to unique, rhythmic names with an exotic flair might consider Nyemah, but its uncommonness means it lacks the deep historical roots of more traditional names.
Nyemah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, likely a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or creative variation of the Irish name Niamh (pronounced NEE-av), which derives from Old Irish and means 'bright' or 'radiant.' Alternatively, it could be an invented name drawing on fashionable sounds like the initial 'Ny-' and the suffix '-emah.' No traditional etymology is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nye, Nema, Mimi
Sibling names for Nyemah
Names that share Nyemah's style, for a brother or sister.
