Will my child share the name Naiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Naiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Naiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Naiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Naiya is declining: down 420 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #1,411 in 2009.

Is Naiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Naiya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Naiya a popular baby name in the United States?

Naiya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Naiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Naiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Naiya

Naiya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 361 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1411 in 2009 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Naiya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Naiya in their class.