Nahia
Meaningdesire, wish · Basque
- US rank
- #3,296
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,894 in 2022
47 babies were named Nahia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,584 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nahia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,247 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nahia, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nahia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNahia first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #2,894.
- New on the sceneNahia wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendNahia has climbed 1,584 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,296. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Basque, Nahia means “desire, wish”.
About the name Nahia
Nahia is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “desire, wish”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-hia”. US birth records list Nahia for girls from 2006 to 2025, in 18 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2,894 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,296, with 47 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 115,340 girls |
| 2020s | 27 | 36,452 girls |
Other spellings of Nahia
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Nahia
What does the name Nahia mean?
Nahia means “desire, wish” in Basque.
What is the origin of the name Nahia?
Nahia has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Nahia a boy or girl name?
Nahia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nahia?
Nahia ranked #3,296 for US girls in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#2,894).