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.'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
