Naya

Naya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 294 girls in the United States.

Naya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Naya

Naya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Naya first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #667 in 2021, and in 2024 294 babies received the name — 6,225 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Naya in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#667 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Naya in 2024
294
Total since 1880
6,225

Naya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#469 in 2021
Babies named Naya in 2025
51
Total since 1996
782

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naya mean?

The meaning of Naya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Naya a boy or girl name?

Naya is a girl name. In 2024, 294 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Naya?

Naya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Naya?

Naya first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #667 in 2021, and 294 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].