Niya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-yah / /ˈniː.jə/Sanskrit; African
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'gift'; African: 'purpose'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Niya has roots in both Sanskrit and various African cultures. In Sanskrit, it is often associated with the concept of a gift or offering. In some African traditions, it signifies purpose or intention. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in multicultural societies.
Trend Summary
Niya has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nia
- Niyaah
International Variants
- Nia (Welsh)
- Niya (Japanese)
Famous people named Niya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Niya was first seen in the United States in 1974. Niya has ranked as high as #1088 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Niya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Niya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 13 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |