Niah
3 countries#5238 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Niah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,741 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #5238 · peaked in 2013 with 77 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
552 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 35 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
535 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1692 · peaked in 2014 with 35 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
17 births recorded 2009–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Niah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2701 | — |
| 2007 | #2750 | ↓49 |
| 2008 | #2995 | ↓245 |
| 2009 | #2705 | ↑290 |
| 2010 | #2726 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #3173 | ↓447 |
| 2012 | #3169 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #2364 | ↑805 |
| 2014 | #2582 | ↓218 |
| 2015 | #2555 | ↑27 |
| 2016 | #2463 | ↑92 |
| 2017 | #2401 | ↑62 |
| 2018 | #2584 | ↓183 |
| 2019 | #2962 | ↓378 |
| 2020 | #2779 | ↑183 |
| 2021 | #3112 | ↓333 |
| 2022 | #3416 | ↓304 |
| 2023 | #3140 | ↑276 |
| 2024 | #3081 | ↑59 |
| 2025 | #5238 | ↓2157 |
Frequently asked questions about Niah
Is Niah a popular name?
Yes — Niah currently ranks #5238 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Niah more common for boys or girls?
Niah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Niah most popular?
Niah peaked in 2013 in United States, with 77 recorded births that year.
Is Niah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Niah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10517 in 1982 to #5238 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Niah?
At least 2,293 babies have been recorded with the name Niah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Niah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Niah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Niah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Niah include Nandini, Nefertari, Nissi.
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