Naia
How to say it: NYE-uh · /ˈnaɪə/
From Basque 'naia' meaning 'wave' - also linked to Greek water nymphs called Naiads.
Naia was the 561st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 133 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #526 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #561 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 133 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,375 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #526 |
| In France, 2025 | #108 among girls’ names, 210 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all recorded use has come lately, reaching a high in the 2020s. Growth looks set to continue over the next few years.
What goes with it
Gentle and liquid in sound with a watery nature theme. Maeva makes a harmonious companion.
Nicknames
- Nai
Honouring a Naia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Naia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #108 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Naia
- Naia Laso (born 2008)Spanish skateboarder
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