Nia
Meaning of Nia
Nia is the sort of name that arrives on the tongue like a spoonful of pistachio gelato—sweet, brisk, and undeniably memorable. Born of many passports, she carries Swahili roots that whisper “purpose,” borrows a shimmer of Celtic gold as a shortened form of Niamh (“radiance”), and even nods to Welsh song where she’s cherished as a petite pet-name. Picture her crossing an Italian piazza at twilight: the lamps glow, the cobblestones gleam, and every step seems to say she knows exactly where she’s heading. In the United States, Nia has danced in and out of the spotlight since the 1990s, gliding from a high note near the Top 300 to a relaxed mid-500s rank today—proof that she prefers steady charm to flashy showmanship. Pop-culture adds extra sparkle through actress Nia Long and rhythmic gymnast Nia Dennis, yet the name never feels crowded; at a crisp three letters, she’s all elegant economy, the espresso of girl names. Few syllables, many stories—Nia serves them all with a wink and a purposeful flourish.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NEE-uh (/niːə/)
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Notable People Named Nia
| Savelina Fanene, known as Nia Jax, is an Australian-American professional wrestler for WWE's SmackDown brand. |
| Nia Long is an American actress best known for her roles in Black cinema, including "Boyz n the Hood" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." |
| Nia Sharma is an Indian actress celebrated for her standout roles in Hindi television series and her run as a finalist on Khatron Ke Khiladi. |
| Nia DaCosta is an American filmmaker who rose to prominence with her debut film "Little Woods," winning the Nora Ephron Prize. |
| Nia Vardalos is a Canadian actress and screenwriter who wrote and starred in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," earning award nominations and spawning a franchise. |
| Nia Imani Franklin is an American composer who was crowned Miss New York 2018 and Miss America 2019. |
| Nia Camille Dennis is a retired American collegiate gymnast who was a USA National Team member, a 2014 Pacific Rim team champion, and competed for UCLA. |
| Nia Peeples - Virenia "Nia" Peeples is an American R&B singer and actress best known for her roles in TV series like Fame and Pretty Little Liars. |
| Nia Clouden is an American professional basketball player who was drafted 12th overall in the 2022 WNBA after playing college ball at Michigan State. |
| Nia Williams - Nia Jensen is a retired American soccer defender who last played for FC Kansas City in the NWSL. |
| Nia Roberts is a Welsh actress married to director Marc Evans. |
| Nia Ramadhani is the professional name of Indonesian actress Ramadhania Ardiansyah Bakrie. |
| Nia Jones is a Welsh athlete who has represented Wales in both netball and football, won the FAW Young Player of the Year Award in 2011, and currently plays for Swansea City. |
| Nia Kai Reed is an American professional volleyball opposite hitter for the U.S. women's national team and the Omaha Supernovas. |
| Nia Coffey is a WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream, drafted fifth overall in 2017 as the highest pick in Northwestern history. |
