Origin, Meaning And History of Naia
The name Naia in Basque or Euskara language (spoken in the Pyrenees regions of Spain and France) means ‘wave’ or ‘sea foam.’ Naia is believed to be related to the Basque feminine name Nahia which means ‘aspiration,’ ‘wish,’ or ‘desire,’ and is most popular in Spain. In Hawaiian, the name is related to the word Nya, thus also means ‘dolphin’ or ‘to flow.’ Dolphins, in Hawaiian culture, are portrayed in numerous cultural stories and myths and are regarded as symbols of protection, playfulness, and intelligence. The name in Danish is also considered an alternative to Naja which may mean ‘younger sister.’ The name also has several other meanings, such as a boat or flowing in Greek, Latin, and Indian languages, hope in Russian, bark or sister in Japanese, or nymph in Greek.
In Greek and Latin, Naia is linked to mythological creatures called Naiads. Naiads are water nymphs believed to inhabit rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, fountains, waterfalls, springs, and other bodies of fresh water. They were known for their contribution towards overseeing the safe passage of baby girls from childhood to adulthood.
The name Naia is relatively rare and can be traced to the English, Basque, Greek, and Hawaiian cultures. However, the variations of this name include Naiah, Naida, Naiia, Nayad, Nyad, Nahikari, Nahia, Nai’a, Naio, Naeko, Nya, Naya, and Nyla. A few possible nicknames for the name Naia include Nai, Nia, Nyah, Nay, Nayi, Naiuski, Naiuki, Nani, Nini, Nana, Nay-Nay, and Naya.
A few famous fictional characters associated with this name include Naia, one of the four tritagonists from Netflix’s dark fantasy adventure seriesThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the protagonist Naia Thulin from the Danish crime seriesThe Chestnut Man, and Naia, the wife of the protagonist Lincoln Rhyme from American crime drama seriesLincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector.
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Famous People With The Name Naia
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- Naia KeteAmerican singer-songwriter and musician who earned a Rolling Stones title as ‘earthly soulstress’ after contending in TV show, The Voice
- Naia A. KellyA former American voice actress, known for her work in Kingdom Hearts, Tarzan, Tarzan Untamed, and Tarzan Activity Center.
- Naia EdwardsA parenting author and children’s book editor, well-known for her editorial work The Second Baby Survival Guide: How to Stay Calm and Enjoy Life with a New Baby and a Toddler
- Naia CucukovAn Executive Vice President of Development and Production at Walden Media who has worked on movies like The BFG, A Dog’s Purpose, Finch, and Legion
- Naia SchroderAn actress and producer who is known for her work in the Grimm, The Whisper Network, and The Librarians.
Naia On The Popularity Chart
The name Naia has risen in popularity and ranking over time, with several peaks and falls. The following US Social Security Administration graphs to understand how this name has performed over the years.
Popularity Over Time
Naia in 1982 was used for five babies per million, following which there was a series of rises and falls in its popularity. The name attained peak popularity in 2020 when it was shared among 119 babies per million.
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The name’s ranking was at an all time low in 1992 after which its ranking has been slowly and steadily improving.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Naia
Nais is a monosyllabic name that can be broken down into nie’a. The following names may have a similar sound to this short name.
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The name Nina is a name with multiple meanings all related to the sea and its inhabitants. If you like this name, here are a few options to consider that may have a similar meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Naia?
The name Naia means wave, and sea foam.
2. What is the origin of the name Naia?
Naia has a Latin and Spanish origin.
