Naia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIE-uh / /ˈnaɪə/Basque; Hawaiian
Meaning
Basque: 'the sea'; Hawaiian: 'to flow, to run'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Basque culture, Naia is associated with the sea, reflecting the region's strong maritime traditions. In Hawaiian culture, the name embodies the natural beauty and fluidity of water. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive meanings.
Trend Summary
Naia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Naiya
International Variants
- Naia (Spanish)
- Naïa (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Naia was first seen in the United States in 1982. Naia has ranked as high as #1235 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, New York, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Naia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Naia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 25 | |
| TX | 11 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| HI | 6 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 83 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 107 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 93 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 108 |