Nyja is of African origin, meaning 'Gift from God'. It's a unique and modern choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their child.
The name Nyja experienced a surge in popularity between 1997 and 2001, with the highest number of births recorded in 2001 at 29. However, there has been a significant decline since then, with only 6 births each in 2005 and 2006, and again in 2009. Overall, Nyja was given to 197 children between 1988 and 2009.