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.

Naia Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 760 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Naia

• 760 Nameberry 2025
• 532 Unique 2023
• 915 England 2023
• 73 Spain 2023

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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