Who is Ryan Higa?
| Full Name | Ryan Higa |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| About | Ryan Higa, known as ‘nigahiga’, is a veteran YouTuber and comedian who was one of the platform’s original stars. Known for his sketch comedy, music parodies, and thoughtful content, he’s maintained relevance for over 15 years on YouTube. |
| Age | 34 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birthday | June 6, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Hilo, Hawaii, USA |
| Current Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Early Career | Started YouTube in 2006 with childhood friend Sean Fujiyoshi, posting lip-sync videos from Hawaii. Became YouTube’s most subscribed channel multiple times. |
| Breakthrough Moment | His ‘How to be’ comedy series and music parody videos went viral in 2007-2010, making him YouTube’s biggest star at the time. |
| Notable Projects | nigahiga YouTube channel, Ryan Higa Production Company (RHPC), music videos, short films, Twitch streaming, podcast. |
| Major Achievements | 21+ million YouTube subscribers, was YouTube’s most subscribed multiple times, Streamy Awards, pioneered YouTube comedy format, over 4 billion total views. |
| Net Worth | Estimated $10-15 million (as of 2026) |
| Estimated Monthly Income | Estimated $200K-400K per month from YouTube, Twitch, merchandise, and investments |
| TikTok Stats | N/A (primarily YouTube focused) |
| Instagram Stats | 4+ million followers |
| YouTube Stats | 21+ million subscribers with over 4 billion views |
| Fun Facts | • Was YouTube’s most subscribed channel multiple times • Started YouTube in high school • From Hawaii • Known for ‘How to be’ series • YouTube OG since 2006 |
| Most Viral Content | ‘How to be Ninja’, ‘Nice Guys’ music video, ‘I Dare You’ challenges, movie parodies. |
| Best Advice | “Stay humble, work hard, and remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. Consistency matters.” |
| Social Media Profiles | • YouTube: @nigahiga • Instagram: @notryanhiga • Twitch: @itsryanhiga • Twitter: @TheNotRyanHiga |
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