Niya

Niya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 75 girls in the United States.

Niya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Niya

Niya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Niya first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1022 in 2001, and in 2024 75 babies received the name — 4,726 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Niya in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#1022 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Niya in 2024
75
Total since 1880
4,726

Niya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#897 in 2019
Babies named Niya in 2025
25
Total since 1996
507

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Niya mean?

The meaning of Niya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Niya a boy or girl name?

Niya is a girl name. In 2024, 75 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Niya?

Niya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Niya?

Niya first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #1022 in 2001, and 75 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].