Niara
Every Niara since 1988 — 1,196 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niara
Niara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,820 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,196 American babies have been named Niara. Its peak came in 2022, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Niara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,820 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,737 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,753 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,263 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,657 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,420 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,241 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,416 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,896 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,706 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,825 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,993 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,727 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,575 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,330 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,090 |
| 2009 | 46 | #3,552 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,524 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,900 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,356 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,708 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,356 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,499 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,572 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,684 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,052 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,961 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,006 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niara in 2025?
Niara ranked #3,820 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niara?
1,196 babies have been named Niara in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niara most popular?
Niara peaked in 2022, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Niara a boy or girl name?
Niara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niara rising or falling?
Niara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.