Rising since 1987, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Naina since 1984
Babies named Naina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Naina's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 288 |
| 2020s | 198 |
Meaning & origin
Naina first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984, reflecting growing cultural diversity in name choices. The name has seen a steady rise in usage since 1987, ranking 4,172 in 2025 and reaching its peak popularity in 2024. It is particularly favored in states like New York and California, where large Indian-American communities reside. With a 1-in-47,273 rate among newborn girls, Naina remains a distinctive yet accessible choice, rooted in Sanskrit meaning 'eyes' and its association with the goddess Durga.
Naina derives from the Sanskrit word 'nayana' meaning 'eye' or 'sight'. In Hindu tradition, the name is associated with the goddess Durga, who is sometimes called Naina Devi. It has been used widely in India and among the Indian diaspora, gaining international recognition in recent decades.
Where Naina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naina” around the world
Where Naina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nai, Ninu
Sibling names for Naina
Names that share Naina's style, for a brother or sister.
