Declining since 2007, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Nayana since 1996
Babies named Nayana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 276 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Nayana entered the U.S. social security records in 1996 and reached its peak rank of 7491 in 2008, with a 1-in-114,805 incidence in 2025. Since 2007, the name has been on a falling trajectory, yet it maintains steady use among families seeking a name rooted in Sanskrit heritage. While it has not appeared in any top state rankings, its presence reflects the broader adoption of Indian names in the United States over the past few decades.
Nayana derives from Sanskrit नयन (nayana), meaning 'eye' or 'sight.' In Hindu tradition, the name is often associated with the eyes of a beloved, signifying something precious. It has been used primarily in India and among the Indian diaspora. The name gained some popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s, particularly among families of South Asian heritage.
“Nayana” around the world
Where Nayana 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: Naya, Nani, Nana
Sibling names for Nayana
Names that share Nayana's style, for a brother or sister.
