Girl nameCurrently #4,839 in the USRising
Naija
2 syllablesPeak year: 20195 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Naija's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Naija's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Naija |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 28 |
Naija through the decades
- Naija peaked in 2019, when 33 babies were named Naija in the US.
- The 2020s were Naija's strongest decade, averaging 24 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Naija has risen 63% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Naija currently ranks #4,839 in the US and is on the rise.