Nijah
Meaning of Nijah
Nijah is a unisex given name of modern usage, likely influenced by the Arabic Najah—meaning “success”—or by an elaboration of the Swahili Nia, “purpose.” First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1977 with nine occurrences (rank 769), it climbed modestly to its peak of 75 newborns in 2003 (rank 837) before settling into a low but steady presence. In 2024, ten infants were named Nijah, placing it at rank 940. Pronounced ny-JAH (/ˈnaɪdʒə/), the name’s two‐syllable structure and –jah ending align with broader Anglo‐American trends toward concise, dynamic names. Although Nijah has never breached the top 500 most popular names, its consistent—if sparse—use over nearly five decades suggests an enduring appeal for parents seeking a distinctive choice that carries connotations of ambition and resolve.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ny-JAH (/ˈnaɪdʒə/)
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