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Naya is a feminine name used in African American. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Nia, probably modelled on Maya. It was borne by the actress Naya Rivera (1987-2020)." It ranked #813 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Nia, probably modelled on Maya. It was borne by the actress Naya Rivera (1987-2020). The entry lists its usage as African American (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Naya ranked #813 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #813 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naya mean?
Behind the Name does not give Naya a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Nia, probably modelled on Maya.
Is Naya a popular name?
Naya ranked #813 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Naya a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Naya appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Naya — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
