New, purpose, or God has answered
Nayah is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the Arabic name Niyah, meaning 'purpose' or 'intention,' or a diminutive of the Hebrew name Anayah, meaning 'God has answered.' In some contexts, it is also associated with the Swahili word for 'new.'
Less common today
Nayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,309 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
