Naya Girl

Popularity: #659 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNAY-uh / ˈneɪ.ə

Hebrew; Arabic; Sanskrit

Meaning

Hebrew: 'to be a source of joy'; Arabic: 'new'; Sanskrit: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Naya has roots in multiple cultures, including Hebrew, Arabic, and Sanskrit. In Hebrew, it is often associated with joy and happiness. In Arabic, it signifies something new or fresh. The name has gained popularity in various regions, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.

Trend Summary

Naya has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

NinaNiaRayaZayaKiraLila

Variants

  • Naiya
  • Nayaah

International Variants

  • Naya (Spanish)
  • Naiya (Indian)

Famous people named Naya

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Fictional characters named Naya

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLaylaZaraTayaSanaKaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Naya was first seen in the United States in 1974. Naya has ranked as high as #924 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Naya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Naya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 76
32%
FL 29
12%
NY 26
11%
TX 19
8%
NJ 12
5%
IL 10
4%
CT 8
3%
AZ 7
3%
MA 7
3%
VA 7
3%
NV 6
3%
OH 6
3%
IA 6
3%
PA 6
3%
NC 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19747
19765
19777
197812
198010
198110
19827
19837
19849
19888
19897
199020
199130
199248
199331
199433
199536
199642
199789
1998131
1999142
2000165
2001156
2002128
2003136
2004104
200582
200686
2007102
2008103
2009106
2010129
2011141
2012168
2013244
2014362
2015363
2016330
2017276
2018271
2019257
2020361
2021446
2022387
2023337
2024294