Niara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Niara means 'one with high purpose' or 'one who is determined'.
Meaning of the Name Niara
Niara is a name of African origin, specifically from the Swahili language. It means 'one with high purpose' or 'one who is determined'. The name carries a sense of strength and independence. It can also be seen as a variant of the name Nia, which means 'purpose' in Welsh.
Popularity of the Name Niara
The popularity for the name Niara peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,789 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Niara had the most female births in 2006 with 49, which ranked number 3,314 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Niara has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 48 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among females, Niara has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 48 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Niara
- 20 Year Trend of Niara: 26.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Niara: 50.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Niara: 50.00%
Popularity of Niara by State
Among females, Niara was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Niara. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Niara
- Total Births of Niara: 50 (4.14%)
- Female Births of Niara: 50 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Niara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.14% increase in total births, for a total of 50 births in 2024. For Females, births for Niara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 50 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.