Naia
Naia first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 143 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Naia popular?
Rising Naia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 733 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 825 | |
| 2000s | 592 | |
| 1990s | 68 | |
| 1980s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Naia mean?
Most often given a Basque origin meaning 'wave' or 'sea foam'. It is also linked to the Greek naiads (freshwater nymphs, from naein 'to flow') and to Hawaiian nai'a 'dolphin', so the precise origin is multicultural and not settled.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naia mean?
Naia means Wave, sea foam. Most often given a Basque origin meaning 'wave' or 'sea foam'. It is also linked to the Greek naiads (freshwater nymphs, from naein 'to flow') and to Hawaiian nai'a 'dolphin', so the precise origin is multicultural and not settled.
What is the origin of the name Naia?
Naia is of basque origin.
How do you pronounce Naia?
Naia is pronounced “NY-ah.”
Is Naia a boy or a girl name?
Naia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Naia a popular name right now?
Naia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Naia?
In 2025, Naia ranked #1585 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Naia most popular?
Naia was most popular in 2023, when about 143 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names go well with Naia?
basque names that pair well with Naia include Xavier.