Naya
How to say it: NYE-uh · /ˈnaɪə/
In Arabic, means 'new' or 'fresh beginning'. In Sanskrit, 'wisdom'. A short, melodic multicultural name.
Naya was the 561st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 336 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 | 336 |
| 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, 295 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in the last forty years, Naya reached its best showing in the 2020s. It sits at its peak with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft, Naya travels well across cultures. Zara and Yara echo its lightness.
Nicknames
- Nay
Honouring a Naya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Naya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Spanish.
In France: #108 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Naya
- Naya Rivera (1987–2020)American actress and singer
- Naya Tapper (born 1994)American rugby union player
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