NAME PROFILE
Niah
Derived from the Greek name Maia meaning 'great' or 'mother'; it represents a person with a creative, nurturing spirit who possesses an innate ability to lead and inspire others through their expressive nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,741 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2013 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1998 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 21%NY — 20%FL — 20%OH — 3%
Notable People
Myiah West (Collegiate Basketball Player) · Mya Harrison (Grammy-winning Singer and Actress) · Maya Angelou (Renowned Poet and Civil Rights Activist) · Maya Rudolph (Comedic Actress and Producer) · Myiah Johnson (Professional Track and Field Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MyMimiMy-My
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