Niyah
Every Niyah since 1981 — 3,001 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niyah
Niyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,237 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 3,001 American babies have been named Niyah. Its peak came in 2003, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Niyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,237 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,405 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,487 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,337 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,227 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,919 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1,761 |
| 2018 | 98 | #2,010 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1,985 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,143 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,904 |
| 2014 | 122 | #1,722 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,874 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,772 |
| 2011 | 114 | #1,784 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,161 |
| 2009 | 98 | #2,086 |
| 2008 | 101 | #2,047 |
| 2007 | 106 | #1,952 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,858 |
| 2005 | 117 | #1,701 |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,637 |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,452 |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,465 |
| 2001 | 134 | #1,418 |
| 2000 | 88 | #1,934 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,471 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niyah in 2025?
Niyah ranked #3,237 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niyah?
3,001 babies have been named Niyah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niyah most popular?
Niyah peaked in 2003, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Niyah a boy or girl name?
Niyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niyah rising or falling?
Niyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.