Naia
Every Naia since 1982 — 2,228 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naia
Naia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,585 in 2025 with 133 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,228 American babies have been named Naia. Its peak came in 2023, when 143 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 Naia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 133 | #1,585 |
| 2024 | 109 | #1,847 |
| 2023 | 143 | #1,509 |
| 2022 | 136 | #1,567 |
| 2021 | 93 | #2,065 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1,715 |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,886 |
| 2018 | 98 | #2,008 |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,313 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,243 |
| 2015 | 94 | #2,083 |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,265 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,929 |
| 2012 | 95 | #2,042 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,755 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,890 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,745 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,048 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,955 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,877 |
| 2005 | 52 | #3,076 |
| 2004 | 67 | #2,519 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,965 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,928 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,910 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,787 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,359 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naia in 2025?
Naia ranked #1,585 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 133 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naia?
2,228 babies have been named Naia in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naia most popular?
Naia peaked in 2023, when 143 newborns received the name.
Is Naia a boy or girl name?
Naia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naia rising or falling?
Naia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.