Of the sea or water
Naiari is a rare name likely derived from the Basque name Naiara, which refers to the city of Nájera in Spain. In modern usage, it is often associated with the Greek 'Naiad', referring to water nymphs, or interpreted through various linguistic lenses as having a connection to the sea.
Less common today
Naiari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,032 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).