Total births
1,741
Girls' name · since 1982
Niah
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 1,741 babies named Niah, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3097
- among girls today
- 1,741
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
1,741 babies have been named Niah since 1982, making it today's #3097 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Niah has been recorded 1,741 times among girls since 1982, currently ranked #3097 nationally and more common than 83% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #3097 among girls today
- 1,741 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Niah is currently the #3097 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 1,741 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3097
- among girls today
- 1,741
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Niah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3097
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Niah was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
77 babies were named Niah in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Niah compares
1,741 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Niah's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Niah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,741 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 48 | 19,840 |
Niah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Niah splits its recorded history at 2005: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 77 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Niah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,097
Active since
1982
Niah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Niah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Niah's strongest decade.
655 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Niah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 188
1990s
188 births
- 2000s
2000s
579 births
- 2010s
2010s
655 births
- 2020s
2020s
285 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 655 births (38% of all-time use).
How Niah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Niah's total volume
Niah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Niah by state
Where Niah concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 204 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 104 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 84 | 4.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 77 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Niah's total US births 11.7%
Even split
204 of 1,741 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niah? ▼
Niah has been given to 1,741 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3097 as of the latest data. 77 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Niah most popular? ▼
Niah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 655 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Niah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niah are California (204 births), Texas (104 births), Florida (84 births).
How long has the name Niah been used? ▼
Niah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Niah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nia, Niamh, Niara, Niasia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Niah's data
- Niah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (655 total births) through the 2020s (285) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Niahs (204 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Niah
Nearby Names Like Niah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niah
Nia Girl
#672 25,422 births
Niamh Girl
#3145 1,617 births
Niara Girl
#3726 1,196 births
Niasia Girl
#13899 884 births
Niang Girl
#7185 335 births
Compare Niah side by side: Niah vs Nia Niah vs Niamh Niah vs Niara
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Niah: #3097 Girls' Name - 1,741 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Niah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.