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Naida
Pronounced NY-dah /ˈnaɪ.də/Medium
Meaning: From the Greek naiad (naias), a water nymph of springs, rivers, and fountains. A flowing, mythic nature name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Naida is from the Greek for a naiad, a water nymph of streams and fountains. It reads flowing and mythic — rare in the U.S. (said 'NY-dah').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, watery, and mythic.
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What does the name Naida mean?
Naida is from the Greek for a naiad, a water nymph of springs and rivers.
How do you pronounce Naida?
It's said NY-dah /ˈnaɪ.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Naida a boy or girl name?
Naida is a girl's name.
How popular is Naida?
Naida is a rare name in the U.S.













