Niwnik was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kresseheim.
The place is now called Niwnik and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niefnig | German Empire | Ohlau | 1937 |
| Kresseheim | German Empire | Ohlau | 1939 |
| Niwnik | Under Polish administration | Oława | 1945 |
| Niwnik | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |