Naija
NYE-jah
Popularity
#4839
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
411
Peak Year
#33 in 2019
First Recorded
1992
Style
Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An invented name, possibly inspired by the country Nigeria or the word 'Naij', meaning 'dancer' in a few languages. It has a rhythmic, modern feel.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
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