Holding steady.
Popularity of Nhia since 1981
Babies named Nhia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 | 97 |
| 1990s | 12 | 116 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nhia is a Hmong name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. While it has never ranked in the top 1000, its usage peaked in 1992, and it has remained steadily present since the 1990s. The name's exact meaning is uncertain, as it likely derives from Hmong linguistic traditions that are not widely documented in English-language references. Nhia is most commonly given to boys, and it is not strongly associated with any particular U.S. state. As a name closely tied to the Hmong community, it reflects both cultural heritage and the diaspora's adaptation to American naming conventions.
Nhia is a name of Hmong origin, though its precise meaning is not well documented. It may be a variant or simplified form of traditional Hmong names. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 1980s, primarily within Hmong-American communities.
Sibling names for Nhia
Names that share Nhia's style, for a brother or sister.
