Purpose or to flow
Naiyah is a name with multiple potential roots. In Arabic, it is often associated with the name Niya, meaning 'purpose' or 'intention.' It is also frequently used as a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Naia, which means 'dolphin' or 'to flow.'
About 9 girls were named Naiyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
