Naia: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “desire”
- Origin
- Basque
- Say it
- NYE-uh · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Usually treated as a variant of Basque Nahia, meaning 'desire' or 'wish.' Naia is also used in Spanish-speaking contexts, though that usage often reflects the Basque form.
How popular is Naia?
Babies named Naia in 2024108
2024 rank#1,858 girls
Peak year2023
Total US babies since 18802,091
Naia is rising: use over the last five years is 1.8× what it was a decade earlier.
Names like Naia
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Naia questions
What does the name Naia mean?
Naia means "desire". It comes from Basque. Usually treated as a variant of Basque Nahia, meaning 'desire' or 'wish.' Naia is also used in Spanish-speaking contexts, though that usage often reflects the Basque form.
Is Naia a boy or girl name?
Naia is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Naia?
108 US babies were named Naia in 2024. Its peak year was 2023.
How do you pronounce Naia?
Naia is usually pronounced NYE-uh.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.