Naia
naia
US Popularity:2901
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Basque
Meaning:Water nymph; Wave; seafoam
A captivating name of Greek origin, Naia is traditionally a girl's name and means “water nymph.” This melodic title comes from the Greek word naiad. The Naiads were minor goddesses of springs, sacred rivers, and other bodies of fresh water flowing towards the sea. Naia also has roots in Basque, where it translates to “wave" or "seafoam.” With its many ever-flowing, burbling connotations, water lovers will find a lot to adore in this name! Water’s subtle powers in carving its way through mountains and maintaining life are the indomitable factors of grace and strength that could be wonderful inspirations to baby when giving her the name Naia.
Naia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Naia is currently #1260 on The Bump
Girl:Naia is currently #580 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Naia is currently #2901 in U.S. births
Girl:Naia is currently #1085 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2901
in 2022
+ 810
from 2021
Sources
- 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 234
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