Niwka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nifke.
The place is now called Niwka (Puszczykowo-Niwka) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niwka | German Empire | Schrimm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Niwka | Poland | Śrem | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Nifke | German Empire | Schrimm | 1939 |
| Niwka (Puszczykowo-Niwka) | Poland | Poznań | 1945 |
| Niwka (Puszczykowo-Niwka) | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |