Niah
Every Niah since 1982 — 1,741 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niah
Niah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,353 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,741 American babies have been named Niah. Its peak came in 2013, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,353 |
| 2024 | 52 | #3,107 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,171 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,458 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,146 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,812 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,984 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,605 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,420 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2,472 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,581 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,608 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,377 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,199 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,210 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,747 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,724 |
| 2008 | 58 | #3,012 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,777 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,719 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,158 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,031 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,762 |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,665 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,560 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,108 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,541 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,881 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niah in 2025?
Niah ranked #5,353 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niah?
1,741 babies have been named Niah in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niah most popular?
Niah peaked in 2013, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Niah a boy or girl name?
Niah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niah rising or falling?
Niah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.