Naia
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Naia: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2024.
Naia is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly traced to the Basque word for “wave” or “sea foam,” which lends it a gentle, maritime feel. It is also considered a variant of Naya, which can derive from the Hebrew name Na’ayah, meaning “pleasant” or “beautiful,” or from the Greek Naias, referring to a water nymph. While no famous bearers currently stand out in history, the name has seen modern use among Spanish-speaking communities, and the word “naia” appears in scientific Latin for certain species, such as the Naia snake. Its phonetic similarity to Maya or Kaia makes it a fresh, rhythmic choice with a nature-inspired essence.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20246 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #4766 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y