US Popularity:1432
Origin:Indian
Other Origin(s):Greek, Basque, Sanskrit
Meaning:Fresh; New; Water nymph; Leader, guide
Naya is a feminine name of Indian origin. With a sound like a sweet, invigorating breath, it may come as no surprise this name means "new" or "fresh." Flowing from the mouth with ease, this soft two-syllable moniker is a beautiful way of celebrating the gift of life and your brand new chapter. Naya may also have links to the Basque name Naia and the Greek name Naiad, meaning "water nymph," connecting your little one to the strong, flowing nature of water. Thanks to its Sanskrit roots, Naya can also mean "leader" or "guide," encouraging baby to grow from their sweet beginnings to advising others in the futue.

Naya Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Naya is currently #124 on The Bump
Girl:Naya is currently #49 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Naya is currently #1432 in U.S. births
Girl:Naya is currently #552 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1432
in 2022
- 153
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 234

  • DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary, Naya

  • WordSense, नया

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Naiad (n.), April 2019

  • Behind the Name, Naia, November 2020

Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Not sure you have the perfect name? Search to add more baby names to your My Favorites list.