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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).