Nia
Every Nia since 1951 — 25,432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nia
Nia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #702 in 2025 with 403 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 25,432 American babies have been named Nia. Its peak came in 2000, when 1,033 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 403 | #702 | — | — |
| 2024 | 431 | #672 | — | — |
| 2023 | 460 | #637 | — | — |
| 2022 | 497 | #603 | — | — |
| 2021 | 523 | #580 | — | — |
| 2020 | 618 | #495 | — | — |
| 2019 | 629 | #500 | — | — |
| 2018 | 659 | #473 | — | — |
| 2017 | 632 | #495 | — | — |
| 2016 | 736 | #438 | — | — |
| 2015 | 718 | #442 | — | — |
| 2014 | 654 | #481 | — | — |
| 2013 | 595 | #506 | — | — |
| 2012 | 675 | #464 | — | — |
| 2011 | 604 | #492 | — | — |
| 2010 | 644 | #470 | — | — |
| 2009 | 636 | #483 | — | — |
| 2008 | 681 | #466 | — | — |
| 2007 | 816 | #401 | — | — |
| 2006 | 853 | #381 | — | — |
| 2005 | 782 | #402 | — | — |
| 2004 | 891 | #356 | — | — |
| 2003 | 893 | #346 | — | — |
| 2002 | 961 | #320 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,025 | #310 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,033 | #307 | — | — |
| 1995 | 495 | #496 | — | — |
| 1990 | 229 | #862 | — | — |
| 1985 | 153 | #1,001 | — | — |
| 1980 | 117 | #1,159 | — | — |
| 1975 | 104 | #1,123 | — | — |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,397 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,680 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nia
- Nia Vardalos Actor · b. 1962
- Nia Long Actor · b. 1970
- Nia Peeples Actor · b. 1961
- Niša Saveljić Soccer player · b. 1970
- Nia Jax Wrestler · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nia in 2025?
Nia ranked #702 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 403 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nia?
25,432 babies have been named Nia in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nia most popular?
Nia peaked in 2000, when 1,033 newborns received the name.
Is Nia a boy or girl name?
Nia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nia rising or falling?
Nia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nia?
Well-known people named Nia include Nia Vardalos (actor), Nia Long (actor), Nia Peeples (actor).