Naya
Every Naya since 1974 — 6,563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naya
Naya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #813 in 2025 with 336 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 6,563 American babies have been named Naya. Its peak came in 2021, when 446 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Naya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 336 | #813 |
| 2024 | 296 | #899 |
| 2023 | 337 | #821 |
| 2022 | 387 | #749 |
| 2021 | 446 | #668 |
| 2020 | 361 | #754 |
| 2019 | 257 | #1,005 |
| 2018 | 271 | #977 |
| 2017 | 276 | #961 |
| 2016 | 330 | #855 |
| 2015 | 363 | #778 |
| 2014 | 362 | #777 |
| 2013 | 244 | #1,022 |
| 2012 | 168 | #1,389 |
| 2011 | 141 | #1,562 |
| 2010 | 129 | #1,656 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,972 |
| 2008 | 103 | #2,027 |
| 2007 | 102 | #2,013 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,244 |
| 2005 | 82 | #2,235 |
| 2004 | 104 | #1,832 |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,451 |
| 2002 | 128 | #1,490 |
| 2001 | 156 | #1,264 |
| 2000 | 165 | #1,207 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,199 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,814 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,621 |
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Famous people named Naya
- Naya Rivera Actor · 1987–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naya in 2025?
Naya ranked #813 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 336 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naya?
6,563 babies have been named Naya in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naya most popular?
Naya peaked in 2021, when 446 newborns received the name.
Is Naya a boy or girl name?
Naya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naya rising or falling?
Naya has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Naya?
Well-known people named Naya include Naya Rivera (actor).