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Naida

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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

In 30 seconds: A watery, mythic name: Naida means 'water nymph' (said 'NY-dah'). Flowing and lovely.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek naiad (naias), a water nymph of springs, rivers, and fountains. A flowing, mythic nature name.
U.S. rank (2020)#8781 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1930
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,708

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193019072020

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

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.

Did you know? Naida comes from the Greek naiad — a water nymph of springs and rivers — a flowing, mythic nature name (said 'NY-dah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Naida — Greek naiad; 'water nymph'

Variations

NaiadaNaydaNaidah

Nicknames

NaiIda

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Frequently Asked

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.

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