Naija
Girl nameNaija has been given to 419 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It peaked in 2019. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Naija.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
419
Peak year
2019 (33 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1992
10-year trend
▲ +60%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Naija — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Naija.
Sibling name ideas for Naija
Same era and popularity as Naija, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Naija?
Naija has been given to 419 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Naija peak?
Naija peaked in 2019, when 33 babies were given the name.
Is Naija a girl or boy name?
Naija is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Naija are girls).
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