Niamiah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially related to "Neema" meaning "grace".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Niamiah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Niamiah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Niamiah births was 2010 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Niamiah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Niamiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2010
7 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,641
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Niamiah
Niamiah leans heavily female at 89.4% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Niamiah as a male name
- Ranked #13,641 in 2012
- 5 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (5 births)
Niamiah as a female name
- Ranked #15,696 in 2016
- 6 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2010 (7 births)
Popularity
Niamiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Niamiah from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 35 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Niamiah 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 Niamiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Niamiah
The name Niamiah is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic roots or cultural origins. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables, rather than derived from any ancient words or languages.
While the name Niamiah has no direct historical references, it bears some resemblance to the name Naomi, which has biblical origins. Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasant" or "beautiful". However, Niamiah does not seem to be a direct variation or translation of this name.
There are no recorded examples of the name Niamiah being used throughout history or in any ancient texts or religious scriptures. It is a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and cultures.
Despite its modern origins, a few individuals have adopted the name Niamiah over the years. One notable example is Niamiah Jefferson, an American author and poet born in 1976. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for her literary contributions.
Another individual with the name Niamiah is Niamiah Welch, a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1995. She has released several singles and gained recognition for her unique vocal style and songwriting abilities.
Niamiah Williams, born in 1989, is an American basketball player who played professionally in various leagues across the United States and internationally. She was known for her athleticism and defensive skills on the court.
Niamiah Davis, born in 2002, is a young American actress who has appeared in several television shows and movies, showcasing her talent and versatility at a young age.
Niamiah Thompson, born in 1978, is a British entrepreneur and business owner. She founded a successful fashion and lifestyle brand, which has gained popularity for its sustainable and ethical practices.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the name Niamiah, the name itself has no deep historical or cultural significance, as it is a relatively modern creation without clear linguistic roots or ancient origins.
People
Niamiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Niamiah 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
Niamiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Niamiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Niamiah 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Niamiah a common name?
We classify Niamiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Niamiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Niamiah was 2010, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Niamiah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Niamiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Niamiah a female name?
Yes, 89.4% of people registered as Niamiah 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.
Is Niamiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Niamiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Niamiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Niamiah?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Niamiah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.