Total births
631
Girls' name · since 1996
Nayana
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 631 babies named Nayana, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6296
- among girls today
- 631
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
631 babies have been named Nayana since 1996, making it today's #6296 girls' name.
Nayana has 631 recorded births among girls since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6296 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #6296 among girls today
- 631 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nayana is currently the #6296 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 631 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6296
- among girls today
- 631
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Nayana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6296
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nayana was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
44 babies were named Nayana in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Nayana compares
631 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Nayana's all-time total is 65% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nayana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 631 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nayana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nayana's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nayana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,296
Active since
1996
Nayana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Nayana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nayana's strongest decade.
276 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nayana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
276 births
- 2010s
2010s
215 births
- 2020s 84
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 276 births (44% of all-time use).
How Nayana 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 Nayana's total volume
Nayana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nayana by state
Where Nayana concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 8.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Nayana's total US births 8.2%
Even split
52 of 631 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nayana? ▼
Nayana has been given to 631 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6296 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Nayana most popular? ▼
Nayana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 276 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Nayana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nayana are California (52 births), New York (7 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nayana been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nayana since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nayana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nayeli, Naya, Nayla, Nayely, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nayana's data
- Nayana's decade-level peak was the 2000s (276 total births); usage has since declined to 84 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nayanas (52 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 Nayana
Nearby Names Like Nayana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nayana
Nayeli Girl
#319 24,651 births
Naya Girl
#898 6,563 births
Nayla Girl
#1477 3,579 births
Nayely Girl
#6494 2,678 births
Nayelli Girl
#4509 1,482 births
Compare Nayana side by side: Nayana vs Nayeli Nayana vs Naya Nayana vs Nayla
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Nayana: #6296 Girls' Name - 631 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nayana. 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 Nayana 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 June 2026.