NAME PROFILE
Shahida
Derived from the Swahili word meaning 'purpose' and the Welsh variant for 'radiance'; a person named Niaya is seen as a driven, intentional individual who illuminates the lives of those around them with their clarity of vision and warmth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 135 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 1970 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African, Welsh |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 100%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%NH — 0%
Notable People
Nia Long (Actress in 'The Best Man') · Nia Vardalos (Screenwriter and Star of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding') · Nia Jax (Professional Wrestler in 'WWE') · Nia Ali (Track and Field Athlete and Olympic Medalist) · Nia Franklin (Opera Singer and 'Miss America')
Nicknames & Diminutives
NiaNayaYaYa
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