Nia
Nia is a distinctive choice, ranked #316 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nia in their class.
About the Name Nia
Nia has held its ground, ranked #316 in 2025 and never far from its best of #231 in 2004 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Nia is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nia in their class.
In the US it sits at #672 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Nia
- Nia Ramadhani — Ramadhania Ardiansyah Bakrie, known professionally as Nia Ramadhani, is an Indonesian actress.
- Nia Segamain — Nia Segamain, son of Adamair, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nia
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nia
Almost certainly the only Nia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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