Declining since 2015, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Naiyah since 2000
Babies named Naiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Naiyah is a modern feminine name, first recorded in the U.S. in 2000, part of a wave of names ending in the 'yah' sound popularized by names like Aaliyah and Nia. It has remained relatively uncommon, ranking 10,107th in 2025, with a peak year of 2018 before entering a trajectory of falling popularity since 2015. The name is given to roughly 1 in every 178,585 baby girls born in the latest year analyzed, and its usage has never been concentrated in any particular U.S. state. While its origins are ambiguous, Naiyah's phonetic appeal likely stems from its resemblance to established names, making it a creative spelling choice for parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive.
Naiyah is a modern name that emerged in the United States around the year 2000. It likely originated as a spelling variant of names like Naya or Nia, or as a respelling of the Hebrew name Na'iyah, which means 'to rest' or 'to settle'. Due to its recent appearance and lack of a clear historical trail, its precise derivation remains uncertain.
Sibling names for Naiyah
Names that share Naiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
