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Nia Girl

Popularity: #549 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNEE-ah / ˈniːə

Swahili; Welsh

Meaning

Swahili: purpose; Welsh: bright, radiant

Historical & Cultural Background

In Swahili-speaking cultures, Nia is often associated with purpose and intention, reflecting a positive outlook on life. In Welsh culture, the name is linked to brightness and radiance, often used in poetic contexts. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States, due to its simplicity and meaningful connotations.

Trend Summary

Nia has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Niah

International Variants

  • Nía (Irish)
  • Nia (Spanish)

Famous people named Nia

Nia Long is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

Nia Vardalos is a Canadian actress and screenwriter, best known for her film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'.

Nia DaCosta is an American filmmaker recognized for directing the film 'Candyman'.

Nia Peeples is an American actress and singer, famous for her role in the television series 'Fame'.

Fictional characters named Nia

Nia is a character in the anime series 'Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann', known for her connection to the protagonist.

Nia is a character in the video game 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2', serving as a key companion to the main character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nia was first seen in the United States in 1951. Nia has ranked as high as #547 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 63
16%
TX 45
12%
FL 37
10%
NY 32
8%
GA 22
6%
NJ 18
5%
VA 17
4%
IL 15
4%
NC 13
3%
MD 12
3%
MA 11
3%
WA 10
3%
AZ 10
3%
AL 9
2%
TN 9
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19516
19547
19576
19625
196513
196620
196712
196815
196920
197019
197131
197248
197344
1974223
1975104
197693
197781
197880
197965
1980117
198195
198299
1983102
198476
1985153
1986170
1987109
1988135
1989143
1990229
1991368
1992306
1993466
1994449
1995495
1996565
1997717
1998891
1999797
20001,033
20011,025
2002961
2003893
2004891
2005782
2006853
2007816
2008681
2009636
2010644
2011603
2012675
2013595
2014654
2015717
2016736
2017632
2018659
2019629
2020618
2021523
2022496
2023459
2024428