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Nia

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Meaning and origin
Nia is a African girl name. The meaning of the name is `Purpose`.

Where is it used?
The name Nia is mainly used in African.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Nyah (In African)

What Nia`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Nia:
i mean purpose :D
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Nia....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nia:
my friend nia and she rox
The worst thing about the name:
a lot of people don't know how to say the name
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
nothing will change I love my name
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nia:
i's very short.
The worst thing about the name:
i's not very common in amarica.
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i'd like to be nammed Bella.
Extra information:
NIA'S rocks
The best thing about the name Nia:
IT'S A PRETTY AND UNIQUE NAME :)AND I'M NAMED AFTER MY GRANDMAMA!
The worst thing about the name:
WHEN PEEPS ASK ME IF ITS SHORT FOR SOMETHING LIKE 'LAVINIA' ARRRGGHH OR CALL ME LIA OR MIA
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
THAT WOULD BE LIKE ASKING 'IF I WASN'T BORN A GIRL' HAHAHAAA THEN I'D BE NAMED SUMEO AFTER MY GRANDPAPA AHAHAAAA .. idk .. AMY I GUESS AFTER MY OTHER GRANDMAMA :)
Extra information:
IT'S NEE-A NOT NI-YA OK! AHHAAAAAAAA .. SAMOA MO SAMOA! CHHHEEEEHOOOOO xx
The best thing about the name Nia:
No one else in school with that name so I feel as if I am the only one in the world!!
The worst thing about the name:
Mixing up my name with Leah or Mia or saying Nyah
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
It couldnn't be anything else. I am an indivdual.
Extra information:
I love my name Nia and I LOVE being me. Thanks Mum xx Aged 5 nearly 6!
The best thing about the name Nia:
It is very unique
The worst thing about the name:
people pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
I would change it to Mia
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nia:
It's different and has a great meaning/
The worst thing about the name:
It's very often pronounce wrong.
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
Then I would have another name.
Extra information:
Nia ia especially beautiful when combined with other african names likes mine (Nia Eshe) which means purpose in life
The best thing about the name Nia:
it means purpose
The worst thing about the name:
they always pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i would be sad
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nia:
its beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
how it is pronounced
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i would be sad
Extra information:
it evn more beautiful if it combined with another name. like mine!
The best thing about the name Nia:
It is the only Nia I know in my school, it sounds beautiful to.
The worst thing about the name:
THEY ALWAYS,(I REPEAT) ALWAYS pronounce it wrong, they nor call me nya or niah
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
I would be named Lee Ann or Dora
Extra information:
I AM GLAD THEY NAMED ME NIA INSTEAD OF LEE ANN OR DORA
The best thing about the name Nia:
It commands a sense of confidence and assurance, all Nia's know what they're talking about.
The worst thing about the name:
As all you other Nia's have said, is that it gets pronounced wrong.
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
I don't think I'd be the same person.
Extra information:
Nia is a name that eludes an air of individuality. I will always love my mother for giving me a name so special.
The best thing about the name Nia:
not many have it and the meaning of nia
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Nia....:

Extra information:
If i ever have another daughter her name will be Nia
The best thing about the name Nia:
Unique, stands apart from the rest, It can inspire a lil girl once she realizes it meaning. As a child I preferred a common name.. i.e Lisa, Latoya, Kim----WACK! Mother always knows best.
The worst thing about the name:
It's mispronounced and often mistaken for Mia.
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
Wouldn't change my name.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nia:
in wales not many people have the same name
The worst thing about the name:
people alwys call me leah
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i would be very sadd :(
Extra information:
My name is awesome
The best thing about the name Nia:
Its My Name And Its A Rare Name For Many People To Actually Know What It Means.
The worst thing about the name:
People Say Niya And My Name Doesnt Even Come Close To It. It Definitely Has A Y In It.
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
My Name Would Have To Be Kalani Which Mean The Sky Or Sorayah Which Means Princess.
Extra information:
When I Have A Daughter(s), Thats What Their Names Will Be
The best thing about the name Nia:
my name is very unique im the only one in my school with that name.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
idk what i would do
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Nia:
My daughters name is Nia. I gave her that name and I love name Nia, its beautiful, sounds nice and easy to remember, Very feminine name, like fairy :)
The worst thing about the name:
nothing...
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
I can't imagine if my daughter's name was something else...:)
Extra information:
Everybody heard her name say: Wow, what a beautiful name ! :))
The best thing about the name Nia:
Its unique, different, and im the only girl in school with that name! BONUS!
The worst thing about the name:
I dont know.most people say its the mispronunceation but i love the fact it confuses people!
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
...uh...is that a trick question? i could never be anything else EVER!
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Nia:
It's sexy lol men love my name
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing i love my name i dont care if people pronounce it wrong!!! lol they wil learn someday
If my name wasn`t Nia....:

Extra information:
Big upps BAHAMAS!!! :)
The best thing about the name Nia:
Its rare i'm usually the only one in my school named nia
The worst thing about the name:
people always pronounce it wrong...or they'll get it confused with something similar like nya or mia
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i don't know...i can't picture my name being something else..it wouldn't seem right
Extra information:
GO NIAS!!!!!!
The best thing about the name Nia:
its cool
The worst thing about the name:
they say it completely wrong!
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i would be an ashley
Extra information:
I am glad God helped my parents choose my name because i have a purpose to be in thiis world like everyone else.
The best thing about the name Nia:
It's unique and one of a kind and im the only one in my whole skewl.
The worst thing about the name:
Ppl pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
I would be a sad 13 year old lol:)
Extra information:
I LOVE MY NAME
The best thing about the name Nia:
no one else i know is name it
The worst thing about the name:
you get called nea
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
i wouldnt be the most talented person i am
Extra information:
i love the name
The best thing about the name Nia:
its very different
The worst thing about the name:
people sometimes pronouce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
it would be andi
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nia:
It is different
The worst thing about the name:
It is short and sometimes people say it wrong
If my name wasn`t Nia....:
It would be Simone
Extra information:
The name is exotic I like it.

More `Nia` links
Nia as abbreviation
Actors named Nia
Nia in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Nia

Nia appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 401.. 2000 was a `top year` for the name Nia. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #307. The last time Nia appeared among the most common names was in 1990. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	401
2006	380
2005	404
2004	356
2003	345
2002	320
2001	309
2000	307
1999	367
1998	331
1997	376
1996	447
1995	495
1994	544
1993	522
1992	704
1991	612
1990	863
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