Naina
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Naina: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2005.
Naina is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "eyes," and is often associated with beauty, insight, and the soul's window to the world. It is also a common name in Russian and Eastern European cultures, where it is a variant of Nina, and appears in Scottish records as a modern, internationally-influenced choice. While there are no prominent historical figures widely known by this name, it appears in classical Indian mythology and literature as a descriptor for characters with arresting gazes. The name shares a root with the Naini Lake in India, which in turn lends its name to the hill station of Nainital. In Scotland, Naina remains a relatively rare but lyrical choice, with a gentle, cross-cultural appeal that feels both timeless and quietly distinctive.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20054 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5774 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y