Nia
5 countries#702 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
25,432 births recorded 1951–2025 · currently #702 · peaked in 2000 with 1,033 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,461 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2008 with 218 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,217 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #289 · peaked in 2008 with 206 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
173 births recorded 1994–2022 · currently #1825 · peaked in 2020 with 24 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
167 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2020 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
77 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2002 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #380 | — |
| 2007 | #401 | ↓21 |
| 2008 | #464 | ↓63 |
| 2009 | #483 | ↓19 |
| 2010 | #469 | ↑14 |
| 2011 | #492 | ↓23 |
| 2012 | #464 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #506 | ↓42 |
| 2014 | #481 | ↑25 |
| 2015 | #442 | ↑39 |
| 2016 | #438 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #494 | ↓56 |
| 2018 | #472 | ↑22 |
| 2019 | #500 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #494 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #578 | ↓84 |
| 2022 | #603 | ↓25 |
| 2023 | #637 | ↓34 |
| 2024 | #671 | ↓34 |
| 2025 | #702 | ↓31 |
Frequently asked questions about Nia
Is Nia a popular name?
Yes — Nia currently ranks #702 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nia more common for boys or girls?
Nia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nia most popular?
Nia peaked in 2000 in United States, with 1,033 recorded births that year.
Is Nia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4833 in 1951 to #702 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nia?
At least 30,066 babies have been recorded with the name Nia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nia include Makenzie, Averie, Merritt, Robin.
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