Niwki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Neuland.
The place is now called Niwki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niewke | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1936 |
| Groß Neuland | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Niwki | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Niwki | Poland | Opole | 1992 |