Of Nigeria; the river Niger
Naija is a modern name often used as a colloquial and affectionate term for Nigeria itself. It is derived from the name of the Niger River, which flows through West Africa, and is frequently chosen to honor Nigerian heritage and identity.
Less common today
Naija isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,302 in 2019.
A character in the video game Aquaria · Aquaria
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
