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Nayana

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Pronounced nah-YAH-nah /nɑˈjɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit nayana, 'the eye; the eyes' (and by extension 'beautiful-eyed')Medium

In 30 seconds: The eyes; beautiful eyes: Nayana is Sanskrit for 'the eyes'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-YAH-nah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit nayana, 'the eye; the eyes' (and by extension 'beautiful-eyed')
U.S. rank (2025)#7784 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 631

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962025

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

Nayana comes from Sanskrit nayana, 'the eye; the eyes' (from ni, 'to lead', as the eyes lead the way) — and by extension 'beautiful-eyed'. A lyrical, classic Indian name (said 'nah-YAH-nah'; nickname Naya).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-eyes at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nayana means 'the eye; the eyes' in Sanskrit (and by extension 'beautiful-eyed') — a lyrical, classic Indian name (said 'nah-YAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Sanskrit references — nayana — etymology

Variations

NaynaNayanika

Nicknames

Naya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nayana mean?

Nayana is Sanskrit for 'the eye; the eyes' (and 'beautiful-eyed').

How do you pronounce Nayana?

It's said nah-YAH-nah /nɑˈjɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nayana a boy or girl name?

Nayana is a girl's name.

How popular is Nayana?

Nayana is a rare name in the U.S.

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