How Many People Are Named Nia?

Complete statistics for the name Nia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nia
Very Rare
Greek

Nia means 'strive' in Greek, making it a name full of ambition. That's just 1 in 13,354 Americans who share this very rare female name, with only 24,711 people living today. The majority, 80%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~24,711
Living in US
1 in 13,354
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strive
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,711
Worldwide Bearers
#6,102
Global Rank
🇳🇿 New Zealand
517
🇮🇳 India
504
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
426
🇵🇭 Philippines
394
🇸🇮 Slovenia
295
🇮🇷 Iran
279
🇲🇦 Morocco
218
🇨🇦 Canada
210
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
153
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
153

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (0%)
♀ Female
24,701 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
20,044
Would be under 30 (80%)
4,942
Would be 30–60 (20%)
37
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 25,023 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nia Through the Generations

Nia peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 1,033 births, reflecting its status as a relatively new generation name. Today, the average age of those named Nia stands at 21, with 20,044 individuals under 30 years old, 4,942 aged between 30 and 60, and only 37 over 60. This distribution underscores its modernity and appeal among younger demographics, though its usage has been slowly declining since its peak.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 2,973
California 2,673
Texas 1,795
Illinois 1,420
Florida 1,397
Georgia 1,367
New Jersey 1,064
Pennsylvania 954
North Carolina 843
Maryland 819

⭐ Famous People Named Nia

Nia is a given name which appears in many cultures.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Nia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Nia

How Many People Have the Name Nia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,711 people in the United States currently share the name Nia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,354 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nia a Common or Rare Name?

Nia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nia Mean?

Nia means "strive" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nia Most Popular?

The name Nia reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,033 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nia?

Approximately 24,711 people named Nia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 25,023. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,354 Americans.

Is Nia a rare name?

Nia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,354 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nia mean?

Nia means "strive" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Nia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nia are male and 100% are female.

When was Nia most popular?

Nia peaked in 2000 with 1,033 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US24,711
All-Time Births25,023
1 in X1 in 13,354
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2000
World Rank#6,102
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.