Total births
764
Girls' name · since 1984
Naina
Naina has 764 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3300
- among girls today
- 764
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Naina is the #3300 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 764 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Naina recorded 764 times among girls since 1984, holding rank #3300 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #3300 among girls today
- 764 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Naina is currently the #3300 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 764 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3300
- among girls today
- 764
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Naina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3300
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Naina was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
50 babies were named Naina in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Naina compares
764 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Naina's all-time total is 100% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 764 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Naina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Naina's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Naina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,300
Active since
1984
Naina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Naina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naina's strongest decade.
288 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Naina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
288 births
- 2020s
2020s
198 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 288 births (38% of all-time use).
How Naina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Naina's total volume
Naina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Naina by state
Where Naina concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 114 | 14.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 23 | 3.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 21 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 21 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Naina's total US births 14.9%
Even split
114 of 764 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naina? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 764 babies named Naina. Today it holds rank #3300 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 50 births.
When was Naina most popular? ▼
Naina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 288 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Naina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naina are California (114 births), New York (23 births), New Jersey (21 births).
How long has the name Naina been used? ▼
Records for Naina go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Naina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nailah, Naima, Naila, Naia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Naina's data
- Naina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (288 total births) through the 2020s (198) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nainas (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Naina
Nearby Names Like Naina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naina
Nailah Girl
#1805 4,848 births
Naima Girl
#2189 4,757 births
Naila Girl
#1462 3,235 births
Naia Girl
#1850 2,228 births
Naida Girl
1,714 births
Compare Naina side by side: Naina vs Nailah Naina vs Naima Naina vs Naila
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Naina: #3300 Girls' Name - 764 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Naina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.