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Niyyah
Pronounced NEE-yuh /ˈniː.jə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic niyyah, 'intention; purpose' — a meaningful concept in Islamic practice, where sincere intention precedes an act. A modern virtue-style name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Niyyah is Arabic for 'intention; purpose,' a word rooted in Islamic tradition where sincere intention precedes action. It reads as a gentle virtue name, rare in the U.S. and rich in meaning (said 'NEE-yuh').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, purposeful, and soft.
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What does the name Niyyah mean?
Niyyah is Arabic for 'intention; purpose' — a meaningful concept in Islamic practice.
How do you pronounce Niyyah?
It's said NEE-yuh /ˈniː.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Niyyah a boy or girl name?
Niyyah is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Niyyah?
Niyyah is a rare name in the U.S.