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Navya

/ NAHV-yah /
Girl Sanskrit 2 syllables
Meaning
Navya means New, young (Sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Pronunciation
NAHV-yah
Popularity
#2147 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Navya in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Navya first appears in US records in 1994. It peaked in 2017, when 127 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 87.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Navya popular?

Steady Navya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.

US babies given the name Navya, by decade
2020s 547
2010s 1,067
2000s 446
1990s 51

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Navya mean?

Navya means “new” or “youthful” in Sanskrit.

Names like Navya

Sanskrit names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Navya

Popular Sanskrit names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Navya mean?

Navya means New, young. Navya means “new” or “youthful” in Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Navya?

Navya is of Sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Navya?

Navya is pronounced “NAHV-yah.”

Is Navya a boy or a girl name?

Navya is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Navya a popular name right now?

Navya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.

How popular is the name Navya?

In 2025, Navya ranked #2147 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Navya most popular?

Navya was most popular in 2017, when about 127 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Navya?

Names similar to Navya include Divya, Kavya, Aaradhya, Aarohi, Ishani.

What names go well with Navya?

Sanskrit names that pair well with Navya include Tara, Arjun, Anika, Aarav, Vihaan.