Will my child share the name Niya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Niya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Niya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Niya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Niya is declining: down 144 places since 2020, to #1,271 in 2025. It peaked at #897 in 2019.

Is Niya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Niya 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 Niya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Niya

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Niya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Niya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1271

About the Name Niya

Niya is steadily gaining in popularity, up 30 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #897 in 2019, and it currently sits at #1097. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Niya

Yab Niya — Yab Niya is an Indian cricketer.

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