An estimated 24,934 living Americans are named Nia.
How rare is Nia?
Nia is uncommon among babies today, with 403 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 61% from its 2000 peak.
How old is the typical Nia?
The median age of a living American named Nia is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 28 years old.
Is Nia still popular?
Not especially. Nia has been declining since its 2000 peak and registered 403 births in 2025.
Where is Nia most common?
Nia has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 10.4× more often than the national baseline.
1951Peak 20002025
Peak year
2000
Decline from peak
61%
2025
403
All-time
25,422
Diaspora map
Nia broke out in District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, and Virginia (1997) and became over-represented in 20 states over 23 years.
Broke out: District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, and Virginia, 1997 · over-represented in 20 states over 23 years
