girl's name
Naja
NAH-juh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,289
Naja is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1998, when 150 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Naja Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 205 |
| 1990s | 482 |
| 2000s | 375 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 23 |
How Popular Is Naja?
In 2023, Naja was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Naja Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Naja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naja
- Pronunciation NAH-juh
Sibling Names for Naja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naja
How popular is the name Naja?
In 2023, Naja was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Naja a girl's or a boy's name?
Naja is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naja?
Naja has 2 syllables.
When was Naja most popular?
Naja peaked in 1998, when 150 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.