Naya
NAH-yah
Popularity
#900
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
6,225
Peak Year
#446 in 2021
First Recorded
1974
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Sanskrit, Naya means 'leader'. In Spanish, it's a short form of Nayanet, meaning 'grace'.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Naya Rivera
American actress and singer.
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