Nia Name Popularity and Statistics
Nia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nia?
Nia is spelled N-I-A. The name has 3 letters.
Nia Popularity in 2025
Rank#702
Recorded Births403
- Girls usage fell 31 places to #702 and recorded 28 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 403 | #702 |
| 2024 | Girls | 431 | #671 |
| 2023 | Girls | 460 | #637 |
| 2022 | Girls | 497 | #603 |
| 2021 | Girls | 523 | #578 |
| 2020 | Girls | 618 | #494 |
| 2019 | Girls | 629 | #500 |
| 2018 | Girls | 659 | #472 |
| 2017 | Girls | 632 | #494 |
| 2016 | Girls | 736 | #438 |
| 2015 | Girls | 718 | #442 |
| 2014 | Girls | 654 | #481 |
| 2013 | Girls | 595 | #506 |
| 2012 | Girls | 675 | #464 |
| 2011 | Girls | 604 | #492 |
| 2010 | Girls | 644 | #469 |
| 2009 | Girls | 636 | #483 |
| 2008 | Girls | 681 | #464 |
| 2007 | Girls | 816 | #401 |
| 2006 | Girls | 853 | #380 |
| 2005 | Girls | 782 | #402 |
| 2004 | Girls | 891 | #356 |
| 2003 | Girls | 893 | #345 |
| 2002 | Girls | 961 | #319 |
When Was Nia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Girls
1,033 recorded births
National rank #307
2001 · Girls
1,025 recorded births
National rank #310
2002 · Girls
961 recorded births
National rank #319
2003 · Girls
893 recorded births
National rank #345
Where Nia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #353 | 16 |
| NJ | #422 | 18 |
| WA | #430 | 16 |
| KY | #498 | 8 |
| LA | #534 | 8 |
| PA | #558 | 19 |
| NY | #567 | 29 |
| CA | #592 | 54 |