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Nia is a feminine name used in Welsh. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Welsh form of Niamh. The Welsh poet T." It ranked #702 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, welsh form of Niamh. The Welsh poet T. The entry lists its usage as Welsh.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Nia ranked #702 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #702 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nia mean?
Behind the Name does not give Nia a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: welsh form of Niamh.
Is Nia a popular name?
Nia ranked #702 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nia (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
