The nameNaya
Naya is a short, gentle girl's name with several roots. It is rising in many countries.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Naya is often linked to the Greek naiad, a water nymph, to the Arabic for "new", or seen as a short form of Anaya.
Origin
Greek, Arabic or modern, depending on the family.
History
In the United States Naya reached 667th in 2021. The actress Naya Rivera made it widely known.
Famous people named Naya
- Naya Rivera, actress and singer
Popularity of the name Naya
Naya in the United States
Naya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,541 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Naya. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Naya 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: 365 births a year on average, against 299 in the five years before.
Naya in the United Kingdom
Naya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 436 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Naya. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Naya in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 73 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
Naya in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Naya
Names from the same generation as Naya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naya mean?
Naya is often linked to the Greek naiad, a water nymph, to the Arabic for "new", or seen as a short form of Anaya.
What is the origin of the name Naya?
Greek, Arabic or modern, depending on the family.
Is Naya a girl's or a boy's name?
Naya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Naya?
In 2024, Naya was the 899th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 294 births.
What are the variants of the name Naya?
Variants and related names of Naya include Anaya and Maya.
What are good sibling names for Naya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Agnes, Margaux, Althea and Marjorie for a sister, Alistair, Clyde, Yuri and Amos for a brother.
Who are famous people named Naya?
Naya Rivera, actress and singer.