Rising since 1993, #3,712 for girls today.
Popularity of Nayra since 1988
Babies named Nayra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 196 |
Meaning & origin
Nayra entered U.S. naming records in 1988 and has been steadily climbing in usage, particularly since 1993. In 2025, the name peaked in popularity at rank 3712 with an incidence of 1 in 40182 births. The name is most frequently given in New York, California, and Texas, reflecting its appeal in diverse, multicultural communities. Its dual heritage, from Arabic and Quechua origins, offers parents a meaningful choice with cross-cultural resonance.
Nayra has multiple possible origins. In Arabic, it may be a variant of Nayyira, meaning 'radiant' or 'luminous', commonly used in Muslim communities. In Quechua, the indigenous language of the Andes, 'ñayra' means 'eyes' or 'foremost'. The name saw rare use in the United States from the late 1980s, gaining modest popularity in the 21st century, particularly among Hispanic and Arabic-speaking families.
Where Nayra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nayra” around the world
Where Nayra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nay, Nay-Nay
Variants: Nayira, Nayyira
Sibling names for Nayra
Names that share Nayra's style, for a brother or sister.
