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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nymeria — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nymeri|Nymier
LiteraryGirl↑↑ Surging

Nymeria

ny-MEER-ee-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#4730
↑↑ Surging
#4730
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#4730 in 2024
5yr change
+954 ranks
Birth frequency
8.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4730 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Literary girl names
Nymeria

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4730

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+954 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
LiteraryFantasyGame of ThronesGirl4-syllableFantasy SeriesModernStrong Female CharacterFictional OriginRareWarrior Aesthetic
Character
fierce independencedefiant warrior spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nymerias

loyalfierceindependentwildprotective
STRONG
High confidence

Nymeria is a Literary girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4730 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +954 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4730 · very rare
Nymeria at a Glance
Meaning:Created by George R. R. Martin for 'A Song of Ice and Fire.' Possibly inspired by Nymeria, the warrior queen of Dorne in fictional Westerosi history.
Language root:Modern creation · George R. R. Martin
Peak rank:#4730 in 2024
5yr change:+954 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nymeria Sand
Character in Game of Thrones
Nymeria
Direwolf in A Song of Ice and Fire
Similar Sound
EmiliaAmeliaAraminaLeeriaValeria
Similar Style
DaenerysArya◈CerseiBrienneEowynIsolde
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Nymeria
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nymeria · Overview
Summary

Nymeria is a Literary girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4730 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nymeria scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 954 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Literary · Mythological character
Nymeria carries a bold, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Nymeria is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
nymeria.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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