Nędza was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Buchenau.
The place is now called Nędza and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nendza | German Empire | Ratibor | 1914 |
| Buchenau | German Empire | Ratibor | 1939 |
| Nędza | Under Polish administration | Racibórz | 1945 |
| Nędza | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |