Niya
NEE-yah
Popularity
#2418
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
4,726
Peak Year
#211 in 2001
First Recorded
1974
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Means 'goal' or 'purpose' in Swahili.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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