Girl nameCurrently #2,418 in the USSteady
Niya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20014 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Niya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Niya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Niya |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 97 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1981 | 75 |
| 1982 | 35 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 60 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 76 |
| 1995 | 61 |
| 1996 | 109 |
| 1997 | 110 |
| 1998 | 115 |
| 1999 | 178 |
| 2000 | 198 |
| 2001 | 211 |
| 2002 | 210 |
| 2003 | 195 |
| 2004 | 185 |
| 2005 | 166 |
| 2006 | 160 |
| 2007 | 144 |
| 2008 | 116 |
| 2009 | 99 |
| 2010 | 103 |
| 2011 | 89 |
| 2012 | 122 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 113 |
| 2015 | 122 |
| 2016 | 113 |
| 2017 | 101 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 93 |
| 2023 | 90 |
| 2024 | 75 |
Niya through the decades
- Niya peaked in 2001, when 211 babies were named Niya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Niya has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Niya currently ranks #2,418 in the US and is holding steady.