Naija
Every Naija since 1992 — 419 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naija
Naija is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,615 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 419 American babies have been named Naija. Its peak came in 2019, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Naija stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naija year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,858 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,848 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,150 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,692 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,418 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,316 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,998 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,936 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,335 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,662 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,185 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,090 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,878 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,633 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,322 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,001 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,725 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,058 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,423 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,875 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,823 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,871 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,403 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,014 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naija in 2025?
Naija ranked #11,615 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naija?
419 babies have been named Naija in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naija most popular?
Naija peaked in 2019, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Naija a boy or girl name?
Naija is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naija rising or falling?
Naija is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.