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Nhyira

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Pronounced n-CHEE-rah /nˈtʃi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Twi) of Ghana, 'a blessing; a benediction'Low

In 30 seconds: A blessing: Nhyira is an Akan name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'n-CHEE-rah').

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Origin LowGhanaian, Akan

MeaningFrom the Akan (Twi) of Ghana, 'a blessing; a benediction'

U.S. rank (2025)#9911 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nhyira comes from the Akan (Twi) of Ghana, 'a blessing; a benediction'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'n-CHEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Ghanaian families. Rare, a-blessing at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nhyira means 'a blessing' in Akan (Twi), a language of Ghana — a lyrical, heartfelt name (the 'nhy' reads like a soft 'nch'; said 'n-CHEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Nhyira — Akan etymology

Variations

Nhyera

Nicknames

Nhyi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nhyira mean?

Nhyira is Akan (Twi, Ghana) for 'a blessing; a benediction'.

How do you pronounce Nhyira?

It's said n-CHEE-rah /nˈtʃi.rɑ/ — the 'nhy' reads like a soft 'nch'.

Is Nhyira a boy or girl name?

Nhyira is used mostly for girls; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nhyira?

Nhyira is a very rare name in the U.S.