Total births
560
Girls' name · since 1950
Nivia
Nivia has 560 recorded births since 1950 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 560
- total births
- 1950–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
560 girls have been named Nivia since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nivia has been recorded 560 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2021.
- 560 total births
- 1950–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
560 girls have been named Nivia since 1950, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 560
- total births
- 1950–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Nivia was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
26 babies were named Nivia in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Nivia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nivia splits its recorded history at 1986: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nivia at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Nivia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2021
- Peak year (1980)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Nivia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nivia's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Nivia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 45
1950s
45 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s
1980s
107 births
- 1990s
1990s
67 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 115 births (21% of all-time use).
How Nivia 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 Nivia's total volume
Nivia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nivia by state
Where Nivia concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 37 | 6.6% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.9% |
New York share of Nivia's total US births 6.6%
Even split
37 of 560 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nivia? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 560 babies named Nivia. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 26 births.
When was Nivia most popular? ▼
Nivia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Nivia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nivia are New York (37 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Nivia been used? ▼
Records for Nivia go back to 1950, giving 72 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Nivia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nivea, Niva, Niveah, Nivedita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nivia's data
- Nivia's decade-level peak was the 2000s (115 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nivias (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nivia
Nearby Names Like Nivia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nivia
Nivea Girl
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Niva Girl
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Niveah Girl
#9345 315 births
Nivedita Girl
85 births
Nivi Girl
#14887 64 births
Compare Nivia side by side: Nivia vs Nivea Nivia vs Niva Nivia vs Niveah
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1950–2021 (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. "Nivia: Baby Name Since 1950 - 560 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nivia. 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 Nivia 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.