Meredith vs Nia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nia

Girl #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brightness, lustrous"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh African Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#672
Total SSA Count
428
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Nia Rank #672

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #672 for Nia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Nia ___

  • Nia Grace
  • Nia Rose
  • Nia Jade
  • Nia Belle
  • Nia Faith
  • Nia Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Nia

Zara Amara Imani Malik Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Nia more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Nia at #672 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Nia mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Nia means "brightness, lustrous" (Welsh origin).

Are Meredith and Nia boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Nia is primarily a girl name.

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