Will my child share the name Niah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Niah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Niah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Niah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Niah is declining: down 848 places since 2020, to #1,892 in 2025. It peaked at #1,016 in 2014.

Is Niah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Niah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Niah a popular baby name in the United States?

Niah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Niah

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Niah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1892 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Niah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Niah

Niah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 447 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1016 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Niah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Niah in their class.