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.'
About 21 girls were named Nayah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
