How Many People Are Named Nia?

Complete statistics for the name Nia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Nia
Very Rare
25,023
Estimated People
1 in 13,188
1 in X Americans
2000
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
10 (0%)
♀ Female
25,013 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 21

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 265
Arkansas 106
Arizona 296
California 2,673
Colorado 161
Connecticut 248
DC 338
Delaware 16
Florida 1,397
Georgia 1,367
Hawaii 12
Iowa 48
Illinois 1,420
Indiana 310
Kansas 65
Kentucky 105
Louisiana 559
Massachusetts 411
Maryland 819
Michigan 772
Minnesota 197
Missouri 381
Mississippi 181
Montana 5
North Carolina 843
Nebraska 14
New Jersey 1,064
New Mexico 11
Nevada 112
New York 2,973
Ohio 815
Oklahoma 74
Oregon 100
Pennsylvania 954
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 307
Tennessee 393
Texas 1,795
Utah 34
Virginia 764
Washington 305
Wisconsin 235
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Nia

How Many People Have the Name Nia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,023 people in the United States currently share the name Nia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,188 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Nia a Common or Rare Name?

Nia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Nia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Nia are covered in full on the Nia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Nia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Nia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Nia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Nia Most Popular?

The name Nia reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,033 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Nia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Nia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nia?

Approximately 25,023 people in the United States share the name Nia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Nia a rare name?

Nia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,188 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nia mean?

The meaning and origin of Nia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Nia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Nia most popular?

The name Nia reached its peak in 2000, with 1,033 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People25,023
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 13,188
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2000
Male %0%
Female %100%

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