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Nia: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced NEE-uh · 2 syllables

Short for Antonia.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
NEE-uh
US rank (2025)
#702
US babies a year
about 463 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2000

How popular is Nia?

Nia was the #702 name in the US in 2025, given to 403 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.

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Babies named Nia in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2000).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#702
England & Wales#304
Scotland#276
Ireland#409
Canada#572
Australia#432

How old are people named Nia?

Half of US adults named Nia are older than 26; most are between 19 and 48. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Nia

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Questions about Nia

How do you pronounce Nia?

Nia is pronounced NEE-uh.

How popular is the name Nia?

Nia was the #702 name in the US in 2025, given to 403 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.

How old are people named Nia?

Half of US adults named Nia are older than 26. Most are between 19 and 48.