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Naiara

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Pronounced nah-ee-AH-rah /nΙ‘.iΛˆΙ‘.rΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Najera/Naiara β€” a Basque place-name and title of the Virgin Mary; etymology debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Devout and Basque-bright: Naiara honors a title of the Virgin Mary of Najera. Melodic, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumBasque
MeaningFrom Najera/Naiara β€” a Basque place-name and title of the Virgin Mary; etymology debated
U.S. rank (2025)#3691 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 549

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320032025

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

Naiara comes from Najera/Naiara β€” a Basque place-name and a title of the Virgin Mary (the Virgin of Najera; the etymology is debated, which we note). A melodic, devout name across Spain.

In the U.S. it appears in Spanish and Basque families. Rare, Virgin-of-Najera at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Naiara comes from Najera, a Spanish town with a famous shrine to the Virgin Mary β€” the name is a Marian title, popular across Spain.
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Naiara (Najera) β€” etymology debated

Variations

NajeraNayaraNaiare

Nicknames

Nai

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Naiara Azevedo (1990-)
    Brazilian country music (sertanejo) singer known for the viral hit 'Amor de Primavera'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naiara mean?

Naiara is a Basque place-name and title of the Virgin Mary (of Najera); the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Naiara?

It's said nah-ee-AH-rah /nΙ‘.iΛˆΙ‘.rΙ‘/ β€” four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Naiara a boy or girl name?

Naiara is a girl's name.

How popular is Naiara?

Naiara is a rare name in the U.S.

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