Niwiska was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bergenwald.
The place is now called Niwiska and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niebusch | German Empire | Freystadt i. Niederschles. | 1936 |
| Bergenwald | German Empire | Freystadt i. Niederschles. | 1939 |
| Niwiska | Under Polish administration | Kożuchów | 1945 |
| Niwiska | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |