Niang
Every Niang since 2008 — 335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niang
Niang is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,051 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 335 American babies have been named Niang. Its peak came in 2018, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Niang stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niang year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,051 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,165 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,600 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,915 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,107 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,131 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,130 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,742 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,297 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,566 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,912 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,131 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,659 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,516 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,514 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,831 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,699 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,654 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niang in 2025?
Niang ranked #7,051 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niang?
335 babies have been named Niang in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niang most popular?
Niang peaked in 2018, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Niang a boy or girl name?
Niang is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niang rising or falling?
Niang is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.