girl's name
Naana
NAH-nah
- Origin Akan
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 34
Naana is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Naana is a name of Akan origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Naana Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Naana?
In 2025, Naana was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Naana Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Naana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naana
- Pronunciation NAH-nah
Sibling Names for Naana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naana
How popular is the name Naana?
In 2025, Naana was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Naana a girl's or a boy's name?
Naana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naana?
Naana has 2 syllables.
When was Naana most popular?
Naana peaked in 2013, when 5 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Naana a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Naana currently ranks #4,489 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.