Naia
- US rank
- #1,581
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,506 in 2023
133 babies were named Naia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 123 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Naia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,092 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Naia, 133 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Naia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNaia first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,506.
- Then vs nowNaia is 4.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,476 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 12,092.
- TrendNaia has climbed 123 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,581. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNaia is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #114, followed by Massachusetts (#682) and Washington (#732). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- OriginNaia is the #4 most popular Chinese girl name in the US. That's out of 64 Chinese girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Naia
Naia is a girl name of Chinese origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-aia”. US birth records list Naia for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 34 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,506 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,581, with 133 babies.
Origin:Chinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,355,932 girls |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 259,740 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 31,230 girls |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,160 girls |
| 2020s | 75 | 13,266 girls |
Other spellings of Naia
More Chinese girl names
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Moxie · courage, nerve
- Unisex name: Yue · moon; joy
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
- Girl name: China · from China
- Unisex name: Kinley
- Girl name: Maylin
Questions about the name Naia
What is the origin of the name Naia?
Naia has Chinese roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Nailah, Leigh, Moxie.
Is Naia a boy or girl name?
Naia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Naia?
Naia ranked #1,581 for US girls in 2025, given to 133 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,506).