Niyah

Niyah 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.

Niyah at a glance

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

About the name Niyah

Niyah 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, Niyah first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1418 in 2001, and in 2024 75 babies received the name — 2,949 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Niyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#1418 in 2001
Peak year
2003
Babies named Niyah in 2024
75
Total since 1880
2,949

Niyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#837 in 2016
Babies named Niyah in 2025
25
Total since 1996
507

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Niyah mean?

The meaning of Niyah 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 Niyah a boy or girl name?

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

What origin is the name Niyah?

Niyah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Niyah?

Niyah first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #1418 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].