Names / Girl names
Nia
Current rank
#702
and easing
All-time peak
#307
in 2000
First recorded
1951
in U.S. data
Children named
25,400
since 1951
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #307 in 2000 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
NEE uh : compact and bright, with a modern feel. The name first appears in U.S. records in 1951. 2000 marked its high point, reaching #307. Today it sits at #702 and is easing off its highs. More than 25,400 children have been given the name overall.