Nia
Girl name · Swahili · pronounced NEE-uh
Verified name
What does Nia mean?
Purpose
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 568 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 316 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ni
Variant: Nyah
Related: Nia
Using Nia across cultures
One of the Kwanzaa principles; also a traditional Welsh name.
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