Nashya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble" or "saintly".
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Nashya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nashya today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nashya births was 2007 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nashya. 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
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2007
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2013 SSA rank
#15,967
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Nashya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nashya 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. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nashya 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 Nashya 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 Nashya
The name Nashya has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, which originated in the Indian subcontinent several millennia ago. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nash," which means "to be lost or destroyed." The name Nashya is believed to have first emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
While the name Nashya itself does not appear to have any direct references in ancient Hindu scriptures or texts, it is possible that it was used as a name during that time period. The earliest recorded instances of the name Nashya are found in various regional inscriptions and historical records from ancient India, dating back to the 6th century CE.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Nashya was a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE in the region of modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or works, as many records from that period have been lost or destroyed over time.
In the 10th century CE, there was a notable poet and writer named Nashya who hailed from the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. While his literary works have not survived to the present day, he is mentioned in several historical accounts and biographical records from that era.
During the 12th century CE, a prominent Buddhist monk and teacher named Nashya gained renown in the kingdom of Pagan, located in what is now modern-day Myanmar. He is credited with spreading the teachings of Buddhism throughout the region and establishing several monasteries and temples.
In the 16th century, there was a renowned Indian musician and composer named Nashya who lived in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is said to have composed numerous classical Indian ragas and contributed significantly to the development of Hindustani classical music.
Another notable figure named Nashya was a military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. He played a key role in several battles and campaigns against the Mughal forces, and his tactical prowess was widely praised by his contemporaries.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Nashya throughout the centuries. While the name may not be as common today, it holds a rich and fascinating history that spans across diverse regions, cultures, and eras.
People
Nashya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nashya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nashya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nashya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nashya 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Nashya a common name?
We classify Nashya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nashya most popular?
The single biggest year for Nashya was 2007, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nashya is about 20 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 Nashya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nashya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nashya 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 Nashya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nashya 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 Nashya 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 many people have Nashya as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.