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Na

nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a short form or variant of names like Nala or Natalia.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Na since 1973

Babies named Na per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319198020002020Most births 1992GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1970s150
1980s847
1990s10022
2000s245
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Na is a remarkably rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1973. Its usage peaked in 1992, when it was given to a handful of babies, but it has never appeared in any national ranking. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with very few occurrences each year. Because of its extreme rarity, Na has no associated top states or similar names in the Social Security data. It is most likely a modern coinage or a short form of a longer name, and its meaning remains uncertain.

The name Na appears as a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1973. It may be a clipped form of longer names such as Nala or Natalia, or an independent coinage. Its usage remains extremely uncommon, with no clear linguistic derivation.

Sibling names for Na

Names that share Na's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mia, Lea, Nia, Tia, Kaia

Brothers: Ka, Lei, Noa, Kai, Rei

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Na mean?
The meaning of Na is uncertain; it may be a short form of names like Nala or Natalia, but it has no established etymology.
How popular is the name Na?
Na is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973 and has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak usage was in 1992, and it remains uncommon.
Is Na a boy's or girl's name?
Na is used for both boys and girls, though it is more frequently given to girls in recent decades.