Holding steady, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Nayara since 1991
Babies named Nayara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Nayara is a name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1991, remaining consistently uncommon since then. By 2025, it ranked 3832, given to roughly 1 in 42,297 newborn girls. Its peak popularity occurred in 2025, the most recent year data is available, suggesting a slight upward trend. The name is most frequently recorded in Florida, indicating a concentration in communities with Brazilian or Portuguese heritage. While its etymology is debated, including possible Tupi-Guarani roots, its modern usage is firmly established in Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Nayara is a name of Brazilian Portuguese origin, likely a modern coinage or a variant of names like 'Nahara' or 'Nayara' itself. It may have been influenced by Tupi-Guarani languages, where it is sometimes said to mean 'large eyes', though this derivation is not definitively established. The name has seen use in Brazil and among Portuguese-speaking communities since the late 20th century.
Where Nayara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nayara” around the world
Where Nayara 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, Yara, Nay
Sibling names for Nayara
Names that share Nayara's style, for a brother or sister.
