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Nyonna

♀ Girl

Pronounced nee-ON-uh /niˈɒn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Nyonna reads as a modern American coinage joining a Ny- opening to the -onna ending seen in Deonna and Shawnna. No settled older meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern make: Nyonna joins Ny- to the -onna ending (said 'nee-ON-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningNyonna reads as a modern American coinage joining a Ny- opening to the -onna ending seen in Deonna and Shawnna. No settled older meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13068 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819992024

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

Nyonna is a modern coinage in the wide Ny- family, finished with the -onna ending long used in American name-building. It has no older lineage; routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'nee-ON-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, modern, and sound-built.

Did you know? The -onna ending has been a workhorse of American coinage for decades — Deonna, Shawnna, Nyonna. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'nee-ON-uh').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Nyonna — Modern Ny-/-onna coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

NyonaNionnaNeonna

Nicknames

NyaOnna

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If you like Nyonna…

Deonna— the -onna ending it shares
Nia— the Ny- sound at its front
Rihanna— a like flowing modern pick
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Niyanna— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyonna mean?

Nyonna is a modern coinage with no settled meaning. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nyonna?

It's said nee-ON-uh /niˈɒn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nyonna a boy or girl name?

Nyonna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nyonna?

Nyonna is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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