Nyamal
Of Aboriginal Australian origin meaning "from the east".
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Nyamal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nyamal today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nyamal births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nyamal. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nyamal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2010 SSA rank
#16,429
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Nyamal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nyamal 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 22 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
Nyamal 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 Nyamal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nyamals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nyamal
The name Nyamal originates from the Yindjibarndi language, an aboriginal Australian language spoken by the Yindjibarndi people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, as the Yindjibarndi people have inhabited the region for thousands of years.
Nyamal is derived from the Yindjibarndi word "nyamalya," which means "to hunt" or "to gather food." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or gatherers within the Yindjibarndi community.
While there are no known historical references to the name Nyamal in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions and language of the Yindjibarndi people.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nyamal was a Yindjibarndi elder and respected community leader who lived in the late 19th century. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide specific dates of birth or death for this individual.
Another notable figure with the name Nyamal was a Yindjibarndi artist and cultural custodian who lived in the mid-20th century. Her artwork and teachings played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of her people.
In the early 20th century, a Yindjibarndi man named Nyamal was renowned for his expertise in traditional hunting and gathering techniques. He was considered a valuable source of knowledge within his community.
During the 1960s, a Yindjibarndi woman named Nyamal gained recognition for her advocacy and efforts to protect the land rights of her people in the face of mining and development projects in the Pilbara region.
In more recent times, a Yindjibarndi artist and cultural ambassador named Nyamal has been actively involved in promoting and sharing the art, storytelling, and traditions of her people with the broader Australian community.
While the name Nyamal may not be widely known outside of the Yindjibarndi community, it holds deep cultural significance and is a testament to the enduring traditions and resilience of the Aboriginal people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
People
Nyamal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nyamal 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
Nyamal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nyamal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nyamal 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Nyamal a common name?
We classify Nyamal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nyamal most popular?
The single biggest year for Nyamal was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nyamal is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nyamal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nyamal 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.
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.