Meaning & Origin
a female given name, a less common spelling of Naja
Naya is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Naja, from the Arabic meaning "new" or "fresh," or alternatively from the Hebrew naim meaning "pleasant." It has a light, modern quality that works across multiple cultures.
Actress Naya Rivera — the Glee cast member whose talent and tragic 2020 death moved millions — brought this name significant emotional resonance. Her memory has kept the name in the hearts of many American families, giving it a depth that simple statistics cannot capture.