Niyah
Niyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Purpose, intention, or resolve.
Origin and history
Niyah is a contemporary American feminine name, often created as a modern spelling variant of Nya or Niya. It is frequently associated with the Swahili word 'nia', which means purpose or intention. In the United States, it has been steadily used as a given name since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,001 babies in the United States have been named Niyah since 1880. It ranks #3240 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1640.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 322 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,140 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,065 |
| 2020-2029 | 461 |
Fun facts
- The root word 'Nia' represents the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, focusing on collective purpose and ambition.
- Niyah emerged alongside similar contemporary phonetic variations such as Nya, Niya, and Nyah.