#6722024 rank
2000peak year
25,013babies named Nia since 1880
▼ 32%5-year trend
Nia popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Nia mean?
Welsh form of Irish Niamh, meaning 'bright, radiant'; it also coincides with Swahili nia 'purpose'.
OriginWelsh
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Nia
Same era, same vibe — if you like Nia, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Nias
- Nia Long, actress
Spellings & variants
Niamh
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