Name meaning
Nia
may mean “purpose”
- Origin
- Swahili, Welsh
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Swahili, Welsh, American, Kenyan
- Spellings
- Nia · Niamh · Nya
- Say it
- NEE-ah
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nia has two roots. In Swahili, nia means purpose or intention, and it is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. In Wales, Nia is a form of the Irish Niamh, bright or radiant, a heroine of Celtic legend.
Roots
Swahili nia (purpose); Welsh form of Irish Niamh (bright).
Where it is used
Popular in Wales, East Africa and the US.
Nia name FAQ
What does the name Nia mean?
Nia may mean “purpose”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Swahili nia (purpose); Welsh form of Irish Niamh (bright).
Where does the name Nia come from?
Nia is of Swahili, Welsh origin. Today it is used in Swahili, Welsh, American, Kenyan families.
How do you pronounce Nia?
Nia is usually pronounced NEE-ah.
Is Nia a boy's or a girl's name?
Nia is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nia?
Related spellings and forms include Niamh, Nya.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.