Niwy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called NN.
The place is now called Niwy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niwy | Russian Empire | Lask | 1914 |
| Niwy | Poland | Łask | 1921 |
| NN | German Empire | Lask | 1939 |
| NN | Poland | Bełchatów | 1945 |
| Niwy | Poland | Piotrków | 1992 |