Naya
Naya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Fresh, new, or reed flute.
Origin and history
Naya is a modern, cross-cultural name with roots in Arabic, where it refers to a traditional reed flute or means 'fresh' and 'new' in Hindi/Sanskrit. In the United States, it has seen rising popularity in recent decades as a short, melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,563 babies in the United States have been named Naya since 1880. It ranks #2088 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #744.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- TX (11 %)
- FL (9.9 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 602 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,168 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,541 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,163 |
Famous people named Naya
- Naya Rivera: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- In Arabic context, the name relates to the nay flute, while in Hindi and Sanskrit, it translates directly to 'new'.
- Naya has experienced a significant rise in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s compared to earlier decades.