Naia

NIE-uh
Hawaiian, Greek, Basque
"dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam"

Naia Origin and Meaning

The name Naia is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin meaning "dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam".

A multicultural option that's equally intriguing but more unusual than Maia. Connected to water and the ocean, it is a Top 100 choice in Spain and Puerto Rico and has been rising up the charts in France and the UK in recent years. Alternative (and equally multicultural) spelling alternative Nya has also proved popular.

# 682 on Nameberry

Naia Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Naia Popularity

Famous People Named Naia

  • Naia Kete
    American singer and former semifinalist on The Voice
  • Naia Izumi
    American musician
  • Naia Letts (b. 2013)
    daughter of supermodel/actress Gemma Ward