Naina
Girl name · #4218 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Naina? In official American birth records, Naina has been tracked continuously since 1984, giving it 41 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 34 baby girls were named Naina, placing it at #4218 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4144, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 52,941 girls born in 2025 was named Naina.
Babies named Naina per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 41-year story
Naina first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 50 girls were named Naina — good for #3229 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Naina against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Naina in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Naina is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Naina will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Naina is most common
State-level data for Naina is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Naina
Statistically, parents drawn to Naina tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Leina, Jaina, Polina, Emina, and Calina.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Naina | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4172 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3277 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4363 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4378 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4833 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5003 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4909 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4889 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4695 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3229 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4144 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4657 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6017 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10429 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4568 |
| 2010 | 28 | #4974 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4931 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4647 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4567 |
| 2006 | 28 | #4953 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4581 |
| 2004 | 35 | #3989 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8505 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9482 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13521 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Naina?
In official American birth records, the name Naina first appeared in 1984 (over 41 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 41 years.
Is Naina a popular girl name?
Naina ranked #4218 among girls in 2025 with 34 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4144.
When was the name Naina most popular?
Naina peaked in 2016, when 50 American girls received the name (ranked #3229 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Naina?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 52,941 newborn American girls was named Naina. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.