Naja

Girl name

Naja has been given to 1,281 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1998.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,281

Peak year

1998 (150 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Naja — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ajagirl

8,404 babies since 1968

Nayagirl

6,563 babies since 1974

Nalagirl

6,138 babies since 1979

Nadagirl

5,129 babies since 1892

Nanaunisex

3,396 babies since 1881

Dajagirl

2,399 babies since 1979

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Shealyngirl

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Kaytlynngirl

1,285 babies since 1987

Rayannegirl

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Cailagirl

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Yamilexgirl

1,275 babies since 1995

Kyrstingirl

1,274 babies since 1973

FAQ

How popular is the name Naja?

Naja has been given to 1,281 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Naja peak?

Naja peaked in 1998, when 150 babies were given the name.

Is Naja a girl or boy name?

Naja is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Naja are girls).

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