Declining since 2014, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Naiya since 1981
Babies named Naiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 173 |
| 2000s | 640 |
| 2010s | 599 |
| 2020s | 202 |
Meaning & origin
Naiya is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking 4,546 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 53,576 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been on a downward trend since 2014, reflecting its relatively niche appeal. Naiya is most commonly found in California, suggesting a concentration in the Western U.S. Like many contemporary names, Naiya likely arose from creative respellings of established names such as Maya or Naya, contributing to its unique but modest usage.
Naiya appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed by blending sounds from names like Maya, Naya, or Kai. It first entered U.S. records in 1981 and saw increased use in the early 2000s, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names in popular culture. Its etymology is not rooted in any traditional language.
Where Naiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naiya” around the world
Where Naiya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nai
Sibling names for Naiya
Names that share Naiya's style, for a brother or sister.
