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Naziah

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Pronounced nah-ZY-ah /nɑˈzaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic nazih/naziha ('pure; chaste; honest') and a modern -iah coinage; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure; chaste: Naziah is Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-ZY-ah'). Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningVariously from the Arabic nazih/naziha ('pure; chaste; honest') and a modern -iah coinage; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10016 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020002024

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

Naziah comes variously from the Arabic nazih/naziha ('pure; chaste; honest') and a modern -iah coinage; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'nah-ZY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families, for both sexes. Rare, pure-and-chaste at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Naziah is variously 'pure; chaste; honest' (from the Arabic nazih) and a modern -iah coinage — used for both sexes, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nah-ZY-ah').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Naziah — Arabic; unisex; routes layered

Variations

NaziaNaziyahNazaiah

Nicknames

Naz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naziah mean?

Naziah is variously 'pure; chaste; honest' (from the Arabic nazih) and a modern -iah coinage; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Naziah?

It's said nah-ZY-ah /nɑˈzaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naziah a boy or girl name?

Naziah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Naziah?

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

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