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Nia

Boy Name #36,100 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nia is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nia often also consider Nina, Nicholas, Nick .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,100
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Niam #1435 Niall #1586

Also a Girl Name

Nia is also used as a girl name, ranked #672.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nia

Is Nia a boy or girl name?

Nia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36100. As a girl name, it is ranked #672. Nia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Nia?

Nia is currently ranked #36100 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Nia a common or rare name?

Nia is an uncommon name, ranked #36100 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nia

Nia is a boy name .

Is Nia a boy or girl name? Nia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,100 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #672. Nia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nia is currently ranked #36,100 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nia include Niam, Niall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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