Niya
- US rank
- #2,778
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,014 in 2001
61 babies were named Niya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,162 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Niya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,316 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Niya, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Niya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNiya first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #1,014.
- Then vs nowNiya was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,174 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 26,316.
- TrendNiya has slipped 1,162 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,778. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Niya
Niya is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-iya”. US birth records list Niya for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 51 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #1,014 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,778, with 61 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 | 36,386 girls |
| 1980s | 22 | 45,788 girls |
| 1990s | 49 | 20,538 girls |
| 2000s | 91 | 10,934 girls |
| 2010s | 60 | 16,537 girls |
| 2020s | 57 | 17,477 girls |
Other spellings of Niya
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Niya
What is the origin of the name Niya?
Niya has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Niya a boy or girl name?
Niya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Niya?
Niya ranked #2,778 for US girls in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#1,014).