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Niah

Girl name

Niah has been given to 1,741 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 2013.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,741

Peak year

2013 (77 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1982

10-year trend

▼ -66%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Niah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Noahboy

534,622 babies since 1880
Niagirl

25,432 babies since 1951
Miahgirl

9,593 babies since 1974
Nyahgirl

5,465 babies since 1980
Kiahgirl

3,578 babies since 1917
Aniahgirl

3,276 babies since 1994

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FAQ

How popular is the name Niah?

Niah has been given to 1,741 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Niah peak?

Niah peaked in 2013, when 77 babies were given the name.

Is Niah a girl or boy name?

Niah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Niah are girls).

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