Niya
4 countries#2778 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Niya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,790 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #2778 · peaked in 2001 with 211 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
400 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 40 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
397 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #957 · peaked in 2019 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
293 births recorded 2004–2022 · currently #734 · peaked in 2022 with 62 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Moselle, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Niya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1415 | — |
| 2007 | #1570 | ↓155 |
| 2008 | #1844 | ↓274 |
| 2009 | #2064 | ↓220 |
| 2010 | #1942 | ↑122 |
| 2011 | #2143 | ↓201 |
| 2012 | #1705 | ↑438 |
| 2013 | #2052 | ↓347 |
| 2014 | #1804 | ↑248 |
| 2015 | #1719 | ↑85 |
| 2016 | #1828 | ↓109 |
| 2017 | #1964 | ↓136 |
| 2018 | #1762 | ↑202 |
| 2019 | #2155 | ↓393 |
| 2020 | #1616 | ↑539 |
| 2021 | #1851 | ↓235 |
| 2022 | #2068 | ↓217 |
| 2023 | #2124 | ↓56 |
| 2024 | #2389 | ↓265 |
| 2025 | #2778 | ↓389 |
Frequently asked questions about Niya
Is Niya a popular name?
Yes — Niya currently ranks #2778 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Niya more common for boys or girls?
Niya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Niya most popular?
Niya peaked in 2001 in United States, with 211 recorded births that year.
Is Niya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Niya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6900 in 1974 to #2778 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Niya?
At least 5,483 babies have been recorded with the name Niya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Niya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Niya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Niya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Niya include Miral, Mona, Philippa, Roberta.
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