Niyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1353 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Niyah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1353
About the Name Niyah
Niyah is holding steady in the rankings at #1353. It reached its peak of #837 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 2000.
Niyah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Niyah
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Niyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Niyah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Niyah has held a stable position around #1353 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #837 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
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.
Niyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Niyahs in the wild.
24
UK babies named Niyah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
→ Stable
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Niyah
Likely around 1 other Niyah in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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