Niya
Origin
Swahili
Syllables
2
Peak era
1990s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
variant of Nia, traditionally 'purpose'
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 1990s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Niya peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Niya
Most people given the name Niya in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Niya deep dive
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