Elyse vs Naya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyse

Girl #748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#748
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ely, Lys

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Naya

Girl #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, fresh, pure"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Basque Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#899
Total SSA Count
294
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nay, Nai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elyse Rank #748
Naya Rank #899

Elyse is more popular, ranked #748 vs #899 for Naya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyse ___

  • Elyse Marie
  • Elyse Anne
  • Elyse Claire
  • Elyse Rose
  • Elyse Grace
  • Elyse Nicole

Naya ___

  • Naya Grace
  • Naya Rose
  • Naya Marie
  • Naya Jade
  • Naya Lynn
  • Naya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elyse

Elise Lisette Danielle Claire Juliet

If you choose Naya

Maya Aria Luna Zara Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyse or Naya more popular?

Elyse is more popular, ranked #748 compared to Naya at #899 in the United States.

What do Elyse and Naya mean?

Elyse means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Naya means "new, fresh, pure" (Arabic origin).

Are Elyse and Naya boy or girl names?

Elyse is primarily a girl name. Naya is primarily a girl name.

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