Rising since 1986, #812 for girls today.
Popularity of Naya since 1974
Babies named Naya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 602 |
| 2000s | 1,168 |
| 2010s | 2,541 |
| 2020s | 2,163 |
Meaning & origin
Naya is a name of varied possible origins, including Hebrew, Arabic, Swahili, and Spanish, giving it broad cross-cultural appeal. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and has been steadily increasing in popularity, with a notable surge in recent decades. Since 1986, its trajectory has been consistently rising, reaching its peak rank of 812 in 2021 (though the highest number of births may have occurred in 2021, the rank reflects relative position). In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,784 girls were named Naya. The name is particularly favored in Michigan, Connecticut, and New Jersey, suggesting a concentration in states with diverse populations. Its simple, melodic sound and positive meanings contribute to its enduring attractiveness.
Naya has several possible derivations. In Hebrew, it may be a feminine form of the name Natan (Nathan), meaning 'gift of God.' In Arabic and Swahili, it is associated with the word for 'goal' or 'purpose.' It can also be a Spanish diminutive of the name Ana or a short form of names like Anaya. Modern usage in English-speaking countries has been influenced by its crossover appeal and simplicity. The name gained traction in the late 20th century and has seen steady growth since the 1980s.
Where Naya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naya” around the world
Where Naya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
310
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nay, Nay-Nay
Sibling names for Naya
Names that share Naya's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Leila, Sienna, Zara, Aria, Aleah, Cianna, Kaya, Keyara, Kiah, Laya, Navi, Raya, Taya, Tehya, Anai, Anaiya, Aylen, Azia, Daija, Daja, Damya, Dyani, Jaeda, Jaela, Jaila, Jalia, Joya, Kamiah, Kaysha, Kelis, Keya, Kiona, Kiya, Kiyana, Laisha, Layah, Liyah, Maliya, Myia, Naudia, Nayomi, Reya, Samari, Shanya, Siya, Teya, Adna, Aiya, Alliah, Alyia, Ayani, Calina, Camia, Camya, Ceaira, Damaya, Danai, Dayani, Deaira, Jaidah, Jaiya, Jamyra, Jayah, Jayma, Jaysa, Jenai, Jenaya, Jenea, Joud, Khaliya, Kiva, Kiyara, Kyiah, Laelah, Lamaya, Lanya, Layana, Laysha, Madai, Makaya, Makya, Maniya, Mayan, Melea, Mesha, Monay, Nahia, Naiari, Naija, Najae, Nashay, Nasia, Nissi, Nyelle, Raeya, Raia, Raiya, Saleen, Taiya, Talea, Tiya, Yaire, Yarel, Yari, Yeni, Zalaya, Zanaya, Zanya, Zuly, Aaniya, Adeya, Aiana, Aiyah, Alaja, Alayha, Alianny, Aliayah, Anavi, Anyae, Azaya, Briyah, Bryah, Caliya, Catori, Chakira, Cyann, Cyanne, Cyara, Dalayla, Dayona, Donae, Enjoli, Hiya, Ileah, Imaya, Indiah, Itzayanna, Iyah, Jamine, Jasa, Jazman, Kalis, Kanari, Kaomi, Kayna, Kayori, Khamya, Khya, Kiaya, Kinya, Kyarra, Kyona, Laiya, Leiyah, Maiyah, Mariha, Miaya, Mikya, Miyani, Naba, Najai, Namiyah, Namya, Navany, Nazari, Ndia, Nira, Novia, Nyaira, Nyiah, Nylia, Osha, Pachia, Rayona, Ronya, Saavi, Saiya, Samayra, Sanayah, Sanyah, Shiah, Shiza, Shya, Siarah, Siyana, Taeya, Tahara, Tangi, Teliyah, Teyah, Tikia, Timaya, Yachet, Yani, Yaremi, Yeira, Yesli, Zaraya, Zeya, Zira, Aizal, Halana, Javaeh, Kasani, Lakina, Tacora, Adasha, Ahja, Ahsha, Ajene, Alazae, Allyiah, Amayla, Amiaya, Anahla, Anayia, Aneri, Arayla, Arzoyi, Atoya, Ayzia, Blia, Cailah, Chariah, Chasya, Deia, Demyah, Denai, Denya, Deyani, Faya, Heylin, Ikeya, Ilany, Iyahna, Jadea, Jaiona, Jaiyanna, Jaliza, Jaryah, Jayona, Jemya, Jiah, Kalaia, Kalya, Kariya, Keimya, Khianna, Leyani, Liyat, Maneh, Michiah, Nahara, Naijah, Naika, Nairoby, Naje, Navil, Nayali, Nayari, Naylee, Neiva, Nikala, Nikira, Nyrie, Omeka, Raiyah, Raseel, Reisha, Reniya, Sakia, Sayana, Siniya, Smaya, Soniyah, Taeja, Tajia, Tanai, Taraya, Tayia, Tayjah, Tenae, Tinaya, Traeh, Traniya, Tyrika, Vaya, Viya, Xana, Yali, Yalina, Yasna, Yeily, Zanae, Zanai, Zarahi, Zayana, Zenayah, Ziasia, Zuley, Zyairah, Zyanne, Zyona
Brothers: Kai, Miles, Eli, Noah, Jaden, Koda, Takoda, Yahir, Anay, Javari, Mazi, Jahvon, Jayro, Kailan, Kayin, Lamir, Miklo, Nakai, Nyles, Takai, Wanya, Yamir, Yordi, Ziyan, Diyan, Edahi, Gurman, Jaiel, Jayjay, Lakoda, Mayco, Nain, Nessiah, Quanah, Ramar, Ryaan, Taje, Tyee, Vadhir, Yomar, Yuma, Zaryan, Iktan, Akaay, Akon, Amazi, Daishon, Denahi, Eylan, Jaimir, Jazai, Kaion, Kaliel, Kayan, Kayman, Meba, Micco, Nasai, Raden, Ramelo, Taino, Tandre, Vyan, Xamir, Yunay, Zahki
