Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Niasia

Name: Popularity of the name Niasia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Niasia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,427

Peak Rank

#2,579 (2006)

Total Babies

884

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#2579

Peak Rank

884

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niasia

Niasia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 70 Niasias were born — ranking #2,579 that year. As of 2026, Niasia ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 884 Niasias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Niasia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niasia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nasua
Nisha
Nija
Naija
Neosho
Mesia
Nemea
Neato
Niga
Nea
Neha
Neva

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niasia

What does the name Niasia mean?

Niasia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niasia in 2026?

In 2026, Niasia ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Niasia most popular?

Niasia reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #2,579 that year with 70 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Niasia most popular?

Niasia has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Connecticut, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Niasia.

Is Niasia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Niasia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Niasia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niasia include Vear, Janeene, Talyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niasia

Niasia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 884 births in the dataset. Niasia's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #2,579. Use the chart and map above to compare Niasia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.