Niah

Meaning purpose
Origin African, Arabic, Hebrew, Modern, Welsh
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ni-ah

About Niah

Short, sweet, and powerfully simple—Niah accomplishes much with minimal letters. This two-syllable name demonstrates that impact doesn't require length. The clarity of pronunciation means your daughter won't spend her life correcting people, yet the spelling variations possible keep it from feeling too plain. Niah has a modern sensibility while avoiding trendiness, making it likely to age gracefully. The name's brevity works beautifully with longer middle names and surnames, creating excellent flow in the full name combination. There's something both gentle and strong about Niah simultaneously—it doesn't demand attention but certainly earns it. For parents who appreciate minimalism, efficiency, and names that make their point without elaboration, Niah delivers perfectly. It's a name that lets your daughter's personality shine rather than overshadowing it.

Variations of Name Niah

Nia
Nyah
Niya
Niyah
Natalie
Nicole
Nina
Nora

Nicknames for Niah

Nia
Nini
Nya
Naya
Ni
Niah

Famous People Named Niah

Niah RobertsWelsh actress
Niah SoultBritish singer-songwriter
Niah McLeodAustralian television presenter
Niah SilviusCanadian soccer player
Niah WoodsAmerican basketball player
Niah SelwayModel and social media influencer

Characters Named Niah

Niah PearsonCharacter from a popular romance novel
Niah RobertsProtagonist in a fantasy book series
Niah ParkerFictional detective in a mystery series
Niah ThompsonLead character in a science fiction story
Niah WilliamsAdventurous character in a young adult fiction series