The nameNaia
Naia is a short, flowing name that has only recently caught on in the English speaking world.
- Girl's name
- Greek and Basque
Meaning
Naia is often linked to the naiads, the water nymphs of Greek myth. It is also used as a given name in the Basque Country.
Origin
Greek and Basque, depending on the source.
History
In the United States Naia reached its best rank, 1520th, in 2023. In England and Wales it rose to 736th in 2024.
Popularity of the name Naia
Naia in the United States
Naia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 825 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Naia. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Naia in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 119 births a year on average, against 93 in the five years before.
Naia in France
Naia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,775 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Naia. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Naia in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 205 births a year.
Sibling names for Naia
Names from the same generation as Naia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naia mean?
Naia is often linked to the naiads, the water nymphs of Greek myth. It is also used as a given name in the Basque Country.
What is the origin of the name Naia?
Greek and Basque, depending on the source.
Is Naia a girl's or a boy's name?
Naia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Naia?
In 2024, Naia was the 1849th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 108 births.
What are good sibling names for Naia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Althea, Ines, Isadora and Bracha for a sister, Lois, Yuri, Henri and Ayman for a brother.