Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1995
Naoya
Naoya has 17 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 17
- total births
- 1995–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Naoya sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 17 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Naoya recorded 17 times among boys since 1995, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2000.
- 17 total births
- 1995–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Naoya since 1995, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 17
- total births
- 1995–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Naoya was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
6 babies were named Naoya in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Naoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naoya splits its recorded history at 1997: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naoya at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Naoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2000
- Peak year (1997)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Naoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Naoya's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Naoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naoya? ▼
17 babies have been named Naoya since 1995. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1997 with 6 births.
When was Naoya most popular? ▼
Naoya was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Naoya been used? ▼
Records for Naoya go back to 1995, giving 6 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Naoya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naod, Naoki, Naomi, Naol, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naoya's data
- Naoya's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Naoya
Nearby Names Like Naoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naoya
Naod Boy
#4178 345 births
Naoki Boy
#9245 322 births
Naomi Boy
290 births
Naol Boy
#8136 147 births
Naoto Boy
49 births
Compare Naoya side by side: Naoya vs Naod Naoya vs Naoki Naoya vs Naomi
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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, 1995–2000 (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. "Naoya: Baby Name Since 1995 - 17 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naoya. 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 Naoya 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.