When was Nia most popular?

The name Nia reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.

What are the origins of the name Nia Close?

The name Nia Close combines two different traditions: the first name Nia has Celtic roots, while the surname Close originates from Irish.

Nia Close — 100K & 9K bearers

Nia Close is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Nia is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. Welsh short form of Niamh or short form of Gwyneth/Fionnuala. Also from the Swahili meaning 'purpose.' Popular in Wales. The surname Close: Close (1817 cricketer), English first-class cricketer whose forename is unknown Brian Close, English cricketer Carl B. Close, American politician Charles Close, British geographer Chris Close, Australian rugby league player Chuck Close, American photorealist painter Del Close, American actor and theater director Elmer Close, American politician Frank Close, British physicist Ivy Close, British beauty queen Maxwell Henry Close, Irish geologist Nicholas Close, English priest Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels Roberta Close, Brazilian transsexual model Sarah Close, English singer-songwriter Sasha . Nia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 100K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Nia reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nia

Meaning: purpose

Celtic

Welsh short form of Niamh or short form of Gwyneth/Fionnuala. Also from the Swahili meaning 'purpose.' Popular in Wales.

Surname: Close

Irish

Close (1817 cricketer), English first-class cricketer whose forename is unknown Brian Close, English cricketer Carl B. Close, American politician Charles Close, British geographer Chris Close, Australian rugby league player Chuck Close, American photorealist painter Del Close, American actor and theater director Elmer Close, American politician Frank Close, British physicist Ivy Close, British beauty queen Maxwell Henry Close, Irish geologist Nicholas Close, English priest Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels Roberta Close, Brazilian transsexual model Sarah Close, English singer-songwriter Sasha .

Geographic Distribution

The first name Nia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 100%

Popularity Over Time

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Notable People Named Nia Close

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nia Close:

6

Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3

Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3

Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nia?: The first name Nia originates from Celtic. Welsh short form of Niamh or short form of Gwyneth/Fionnuala. Also from the Swahili meaning 'purpose.' Popular in Wales.
When was Nia most popular?: The name Nia reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Close?: The surname Close originates from Irish. Close (1817 cricketer), English first-class cricketer whose forename is unknown Brian Close, English cricketer Carl B. Close, American politician Charles Close, British geographer Chris Close, Australian rugby league player Chuck Close, American photorealist painter Del Close, American actor and theater director Elmer Close, American politician Frank Close, British physicist Ivy Close, British beauty queen Maxwell Henry Close, Irish geologist Nicholas Close, English priest Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels Roberta Close, Brazilian transsexual model Sarah Close, English singer-songwriter Sasha .
What are the origins of the name Nia Close?: The name Nia Close combines two different traditions: the first name Nia has Celtic roots, while the surname Close originates from Irish.