Naina

Naina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Naina

  • A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit नैना (nainā).

How popular is Naina?

34U.S. babies in 2025
#3267peak rank (2016)
764babies since 1880

Since 1880, 764 girls in the U.S. have been named Naina. Its highest rank for girls was #3267 in 2016. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Naina FAQ

What does the name Naina mean?

A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit नैना (nainā).

What is the origin of the name Naina?

Naina is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Naina?

Since 1880, 764 girls in the U.S. have been named Naina. Its highest rank for girls was #3267 in 2016. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Naina a boy or girl name?

Naina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 764 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.