Niya vs Zaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niya

Girl #2,415 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,415
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

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Zaia

Girl #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining light"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,397
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zia

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Popularity Comparison

Niya Rank #2,415
Zaia Rank #2,397

Zaia is more popular, ranked #2397 vs #2415 for Niya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niya ___

  • Niya Grace
  • Niya Rose
  • Niya Lynn
  • Niya Jade
  • Niya Renee
  • Niya Mae

Zaia ___

  • Zaia Rose
  • Zaia Grace
  • Zaia Marie
  • Zaia Elise
  • Zaia Pearl
  • Zaia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niya

Zara Amara Kai Mya Aaliyah

If you choose Zaia

Zara Mila Nova Kai Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niya or Zaia more popular?

Zaia is more popular, ranked #2397 compared to Niya at #2415 in the United States.

What do Niya and Zaia mean?

Niya means "purpose, intention" (Arabic/Swahili origin). Zaia means "radiant, shining light" (Arabic/Hebrew origin).

Are Niya and Zaia boy or girl names?

Niya is primarily a girl name. Zaia is primarily a girl name.

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