Naziah
An Arabic name meaning "virtuous one" or "prosperous woman".
Name Census estimates that about 480 living Americans carry the first name Naziah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 64.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Naziah today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naziah births was 2010 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naziah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
480
~ 1 in 714,072 Americans
Peak year
2010
36 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,737
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Naziah
Naziah is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 485 total registrations, 173 (35.7%) were male and 312 (64.3%) were female.
Naziah as a male name
- Ranked #8,737 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (12 births)
Naziah as a female name
- Ranked #10,016 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (28 births)
Popularity
Naziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naziah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 213 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Naziah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naziah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naziah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naziahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Naziah, while North Carolina, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naziah
The name Naziah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "naza," which means "to purify" or "to cleanse." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries within the Arab-speaking world and among Muslim communities worldwide.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naziah can be found in historical texts from the medieval era, where it was often given to girls born into influential families or those with religious significance. The name's association with purity and cleanliness likely contributed to its popularity during this time period.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Naziah was Naziah bint al-Hajjaj, a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, Spain. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and intellectual depth, and she was regarded as one of the most remarkable literary figures of her era.
Another notable Naziah was Naziah al-Baghdadiyah, a 13th-century mystic and Sufi teacher from Baghdad. She was known for her profound spiritual insights and her dedication to the path of divine love and enlightenment. Her teachings and writings continue to influence Islamic mysticism to this day.
In the 16th century, Naziah Sultan Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire of India. She was the daughter of Emperor Akbar and played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of the imperial court, patronizing poets, artists, and scholars.
More recently, in the 20th century, Naziah Malik was a renowned Pakistani educator and women's rights activist. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women, founding several schools and advocating for gender equality in Pakistan.
Throughout history, the name Naziah has been borne by numerous individuals across various cultures and societies, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Naziah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naziah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 480 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naziah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 714,072 US residents.
Is Naziah a common name?
We classify Naziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 485 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Naziah was 2010, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naziah is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Naziah a female name?
Yes, 64.3% of people registered as Naziah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.