Niya
Every Niya since 1974 — 4,790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niya
Niya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,807 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 4,790 American babies have been named Niya. Its peak came in 2001, when 211 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 Niya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,807 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,404 |
| 2023 | 90 | #2,136 |
| 2022 | 93 | #2,081 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,857 |
| 2020 | 129 | #1,621 |
| 2019 | 86 | #2,164 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,771 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1,974 |
| 2016 | 113 | #1,837 |
| 2015 | 122 | #1,726 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,816 |
| 2013 | 94 | #2,061 |
| 2012 | 122 | #1,712 |
| 2011 | 89 | #2,153 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,956 |
| 2009 | 99 | #2,071 |
| 2008 | 116 | #1,850 |
| 2007 | 144 | #1,578 |
| 2006 | 160 | #1,422 |
| 2005 | 166 | #1,327 |
| 2004 | 185 | #1,212 |
| 2003 | 195 | #1,130 |
| 2002 | 210 | #1,032 |
| 2001 | 211 | #1,022 |
| 2000 | 198 | #1,050 |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,209 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,129 |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,783 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niya in 2025?
Niya ranked #2,807 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niya?
4,790 babies have been named Niya in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niya most popular?
Niya peaked in 2001, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Niya a boy or girl name?
Niya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niya rising or falling?
Niya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.