Wave, sea foam, or to flow
Naia has diverse roots across several cultures. In Basque, it means 'wave' or 'sea foam,' while in Hawaiian, it is often associated with the word for dolphin (nai'a). It also appears in Greek mythology as a reference to Naiads, the nymphs of flowing water.
About 133 girls were named Naia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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