One who is born with purpose, embodying ambition and tenacity. (variant of Niaja)
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Niya is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "One who is born with purpose, embodying ambition and tenacity. (variant of Niaja)". Listed origin: Swahili.
NEE-yah
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Niya is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "One who is born with purpose, embodying ambition and tenacity. (variant of Niaja)". Listed origin: Swahili.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is NEE-yah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Niya. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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