Niah
About Niah
Niah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh mythology, Niah relates to Annwn, the otherworld or underworld. In Hebrew, it may be connected to the name Nehemiah, meaning 'comforted by God.' The name also appears in Malaysian place names and can be found in various cultures with different meanings. Niah has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek short, melodic names with cross-cultural appeal. Its simple two-syllable structure and flowing sound make it phonetically pleasing while remaining distinctive. The name carries a gentle, ethereal quality that appeals to modern naming preferences. Niah offers the advantages of being easy to spell and pronounce while remaining uncommon enough to be distinctive.
Pronounced NEE-uh.
As of October 2026, Niah ranked #5353 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2376 in 2013.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,608 | 68 | 38.1 |
| 2015 | #2,579 | 70 | 39.2 |
| 2016 | #2,472 | 74 | 41.8 |
| 2017 | #2,419 | 75 | 43.4 |
| 2018 | #2,604 | 67 | 39.4 |
| 2019 | #2,983 | 55 | 32.8 |
| 2020 | #2,843 | 58 | 35.9 |
| 2021 | #3,144 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2022 | #3,518 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #3,210 | 51 | 31.8 |
| 2024 | #3,099 | 52 | 32.1 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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