How old is someone named Nia?
The average Nia is 21 years old.
Half of all living Nias are between 12 and 28.
When was Nia popular?
Nia is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2000 but no single era. You'll meet Nias of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 19 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 85 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 788 | 740 |
| 1980s | 1,203 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 5,288 | 5,200 |
| 2000s | 8,571 | 8,500 |
| 2010s | 6,546 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 2,932 | 2,900 |
How many Nias are still alive?
About 25,000 Nias are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 25,000 babies named Nia since 1951.
Nearly every Nia ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nia?
About half of living Nias are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 16%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 30%
Is Nia an old name?
Not really. Nia is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nia will be 38 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Nia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Nias are women.
Names the same age as Nia
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Nia's name twin is Caleb. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Caleb's age curve is the closest match to Nia's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Nia
How old is the average Nia?
The average Nia in the US is 21 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nia?
About 25,000 Nias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 25,000 babies given the name since 1951.
When was the name Nia most popular?
In 2000, when about 1,000 baby girls were named Nia.
Is Nia a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Nias are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this