Naya: meaning of the Hebrew name
נאיה
Pronounced NAH-yah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #28 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Naya
Naya is a soft modern girl's name that echoes the Hebrew words noy and na'eh, beauty and loveliness, carrying a sense of beauty and grace.
Naya in Hebrew
Naya is written נאיה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- אAlef
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 66 (Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningbeauty
- PronunciationNAH-yah
- Hebrewנאיה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Naya ranked #28 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (573 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 | 573 |
| 2023 | 36 | 480 |
| 2022 | 48 | 371 |
| 2021 | 77 | 234 |
| 2020 | 127 | 127 |
| 2019 | 148 | 91 |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Naya
What does the name Naya mean?
Naya is a soft modern girl's name that echoes the Hebrew words noy and na'eh, beauty and loveliness, carrying a sense of beauty and grace.
How do you pronounce Naya?
Naya is pronounced NAH-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Naya in Hebrew?
Naya is written נאיה in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Naya in Israel?
In 2024, Naya ranked #28 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (573 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Naya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נאיה adds up to 66 (Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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