Niara
- US rank
- #3,780
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,846 in 1998
39 babies were named Niara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 578 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Niara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,152 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Niara, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Niara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNiara first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #2,846.
- TrendNiara has climbed 578 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,780. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Niara
Niara is a girl name of African and Swahili origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Niara for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 38 of those 38 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #2,846 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,780, with 39 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.7 | 215,054 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,373 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,213 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,208 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,867 girls |
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Questions about the name Niara
What is the origin of the name Niara?
Niara has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Niara a boy or girl name?
Niara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Niara?
Niara ranked #3,780 for US girls in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#2,846).