Baby Name Popularity Profile
Naya
Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Naya.
β¦ New or leader
π Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit
Modern
National Rank (2025)
#813
All-Time Peak Rank
#668
Achieved 2021
Total U.S. Births
6,563
since 1880
Unisex Distribution
0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl
Female Archetype
First Recorded
1974
Data through: 2025
Peak Decade
2010s
446 births in 2021
π‘ The Naya Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
π Meaning & Etymology
Primary Meaning
New or leader
Language Origin
Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit
Origin Type
multiple
Naya has multiple independent origins. In Arabic, it means 'new' or 'fresh'. In Sanskrit and Hindi, it can mean 'leader' or 'guide'.
Common Nicknames
Nay
Alternative Spellings
Naia
Pronunciation:
NAY-uh
Etymology confidence:
Medium
Β· Under review
π Popularity Over Time (1880 β 2025)
Annual registration volume (number of births) for Naya across 146 years of SSA data.
Historical Timeline (1880 - 2025)
Recent Decade (2015 - 2025)
5-Year Trend (2020β2025)
-6.9%
10-Year Trend (2015β2025)
-7.4%
2015
2020
2025
π Popularity Milestones
Busiest Year on Record
446
births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Years in Top 500
0 yrs
Longest Streak
38 yrs
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 31
1980s: 58
1990s: 602
2000s: 1,168
2010s: 2,541
2020s: 2,163
π Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic Syllables
N-ay
Letter Count
4 letters
Spelling Complexity
Easy
Length Percentile
Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
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π Authentic State & Regional Rankings
Highest Ranking State
Florida
Top States
Florida, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Jersey
States with Data
31
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