Will my child share the name Niyah with classmates?

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

Is Niyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Niyah has been fairly steady, ranked #1,271 in 2025 against #1,352 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #837 in 2016.

Is Niyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Niyah 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 Niyah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1271

Niyah

🗳️ Add Niyah to a family shortlist

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

💎

UK Rank 2025

#1271

About the Name Niyah

Niyah ranked #1,271 in 2025, down from its peak of #837 in 2016 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 2000.

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