The baby name Nyasha is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NYAH-shah (IPA: /ˈɲaʃa/).
Nyasha is Shona in Origin.
The baby name Nyasha is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NYAH-shah (IPA: /ˈɲaʃa/).
Nyasha is Shona in Origin.
Nyasha is a Shona given name from Zimbabwe, pronounced NYAH-sha, meaning "grace," "mercy," or "favor." A true unisex choice in its home culture, it belongs to a family of Shona virtue names that express hoped-for qualities and blessings.
Use of Nyasha has been steady since the early 20th century, reinforced by Christian influence where the idea of divine grace resonated; it spread more widely through the Zimbabwean diaspora in southern Africa, Britain, and beyond. The name gained international recognition via Tsitsi Dangarembga's novel Nervous Conditions, featuring the unforgettable character Nyasha. Common elaborations include Nyashadzashe ("the Lord's mercies") and Nyashadzamwari ("God's mercies"), while casual nicknames like Nyash or Nya appear in English-speaking settings. Related meaning-names include Grace and Mercy in English and Hannah/Anna ("favor") in Hebrew-derived traditions. Variant spellings are rare; the standard Shona form is Nyasha.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #18 | 2 | 960 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #124 | 25 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #129 | 21 | 4,685 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #212 | 13 | 7,146 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #225 | 11 | 6,830 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2008 | #297 | 7 | 2,834 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #340 | 10 | 8,829 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| ZA | 0 | #391 | 57 | 14,421 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #539 | 15 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #583 | 734 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #618 | 697 | 25,619 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,246 | 9 | 19,440 |
Nyasha is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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