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Welsh origin
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Nia Frazier, cast of Lifetime's 'Dance Moms'
Nia Vardalos, actress who wrote and starred in the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (born Antonia)
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Global Popularity of the Name Nia
- #377 in Scotland
- #464 in United States
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Commentary on the name Nia:
Nia's like a compact SUV or a shot of espresso. It's a trim little burst of personality, perfectly suited to the moment. It has two independent origins, from a Swahili word meaning "goal" and from the Welsh form of the name Niamh.
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