Naiah

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Pronounced NY-ah /ˈnaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Naya/Naia (linked to the Basque, 'a wave', and the Swahili, 'purpose'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Naia/Naya echo: Naiah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'NY-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Naya/Naia (linked to the Basque, 'a wave', and the Swahili, 'purpose'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8258 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naiah is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a spelling of Naya/Naia (linked to the Basque, 'a wave', and the Swahili, 'purpose'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'NY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American and Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Naiah is a modern name, variously a spelling of Naya/Naia (linked to the Basque 'a wave' and the Swahili 'purpose') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'NY-ah').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

NayaNaiaNayah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naiah mean?

Naiah is variously a spelling of Naya/Naia; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Naiah?

It's said NY-ah /ˈnaɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naiah a boy or girl name?

Naiah is a girl's name.

How popular is Naiah?

Naiah is a very rare name in the U.S.