Purpose, bright, or radiant
Niya has multiple etymological roots. In Swahili, it is a variant of Nia, meaning 'purpose' or 'intention.' In Sanskrit, it can mean 'radiant' or 'bright,' while in Slavic contexts, it is often a diminutive of names ending in -niya.
Less common today
Niya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,022 in 2001.
A character from the animated series 'Ninjago' · Ninjago
American actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
