Nia is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #317 in 2010 with 149 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 206 births ranking #241. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 46.1%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 2,155 girls born was named Nia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Nia is a compact international name with more than one accepted background. It is often linked either to the idea of purpose or to short-form Welsh usage, so it is best treated as multi-origin.
The name has travelled well because it is simple, elegant, and easy to pronounce almost anywhere. Its brevity gives it a modern feel even where its roots are older.