Nyzae
A unique coined name, potentially inspired by combinations of existing names.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Nyzae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nyzae today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nyzae births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nyzae. 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 Nyzae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,668
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Nyzae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nyzae from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nyzae 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 Nyzae 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 Nyzae
The name Nyzae has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "nyzah," which means "bringer of light" or "illumination." This name was likely given to individuals born during the dawn or early morning hours, when the first rays of sunlight would illuminate the world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nyzae can be found in cuneiform tablets from the Sumerian city-state of Ur, located in present-day Iraq. These tablets, which date back to around 2600 BCE, mention a high priest named Nyzae who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, Nyzae was also the name of a minor deity associated with the sun and the dawn. While not widely worshipped, this deity was invoked by farmers and shepherds, who believed that Nyzae would bless their crops and flocks with the life-giving rays of the sun.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Nyzae was a Babylonian scribe who lived in the 18th century BCE. This scribe, whose name was recorded as Nyzae-ili, was renowned for his exceptional calligraphy and his contributions to the preservation of ancient Sumerian literature.
In the 7th century BCE, a Phoenician merchant named Nyzae is mentioned in several Assyrian trade records. This Nyzae was known for his extensive trade routes, which stretched from the Mediterranean coast to the Persian Gulf, and his skill in negotiating with various cultures and civilizations.
Another notable bearer of the name Nyzae was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. This Nyzae, a student of Socrates, was known for his writings on ethics and virtue, and his teachings influenced many later philosophers, including Plato and Aristotle.
During the Middle Ages, a Persian poet and mystic named Nyzae al-Din Rumi gained fame for his beautiful and profound spiritual poetry. Born in 1207 CE in the city of Balkh (now in modern-day Afghanistan), Nyzae al-Din Rumi's works explored the nature of love, the human soul, and the divine mysteries of the universe.
In the 16th century, a Mughal prince named Nyzae Khan was known for his military prowess and his role in expanding the Mughal Empire's territories in India. Nyzae Khan led several successful campaigns against rival kingdoms and was celebrated for his strategic brilliance and leadership on the battlefield.
People
Nyzae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nyzae 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
Nyzae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nyzae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nyzae 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Nyzae a common name?
We classify Nyzae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nyzae most popular?
The single biggest year for Nyzae was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nyzae is about 15 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 Nyzae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nyzae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nyzae in the SSA data are male. 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 Nyzae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nyzae 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 Nyzae 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 Nyzae as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Nyzae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.