Nayana
Every Nayana since 1996 — 631 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nayana
Nayana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,784 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 631 American babies have been named Nayana. Its peak came in 2008, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nayana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nayana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,784 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,332 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,895 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,191 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,540 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,556 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,933 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,445 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,017 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,140 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,186 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,146 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,266 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,516 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,884 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,937 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,038 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,692 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,445 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,973 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,460 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,249 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,903 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,336 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,539 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,052 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nayana in 2025?
Nayana ranked #7,784 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nayana?
631 babies have been named Nayana in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nayana most popular?
Nayana peaked in 2008, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Nayana a boy or girl name?
Nayana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nayana rising or falling?
Nayana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.