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Naviyah

nah-VEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Nava or Anaviyah.

2025 rank (girls)
#14,942
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 321,453 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Naviyah since 2004

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

5111620102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s28
2010s68
2020s19

Meaning & origin

Naviyah is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2004. Its rank of 14,942 in 2025 reflects its rarity, with roughly 1 in 321,453 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name reached its highest popularity in 2010, but overall has remained stable over the past decade. Naviyah does not appear in any top state data, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. Typically considered a girl's name, Naviyah reflects a broader trend of melodic, -iyah ending names in contemporary American naming. Its origins are unclear, likely a modern coinage rather than a traditional name from an established culture.

Naviyah is a name of recent origin, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by similar-sounding names such as Nava (of Hebrew or Sanskrit origin) or Anaviyah (a contemporary Hebrew name). The -iyah suffix is fashionable in modern American naming, contributing to the name's soft, feminine sound. Its precise derivation remains unclear, as it does not have a long historical or etymological tradition.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Navi, Viyah

Variants: Navia

Sibling names for Naviyah

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

Sisters: Aaliyah, Maya, Nova, Leila, Zara

Brothers: Kai, Ezra, Milo, Jayden, Elijah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Naviyah mean?
The meaning of Naviyah is uncertain. It may be a modern combination of sounds from names like Nava or Anaviyah, but no traditional definition exists.
How popular is the name Naviyah?
Naviyah is rare. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 in the United States, meaning about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls received the name.
Is Naviyah a boy or girl name?
Naviyah is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.