Hani vs Naiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hani

Boy #4,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, joyful, blissful"

Origin: Arabic (h-n-a root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hawaiian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Naiya

Girl #4,689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing water, movement"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,689
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hani Rank #4,238
Naiya Rank #4,689

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 vs #4689 for Naiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hani ___

  • Hani Kaito
  • Hani Zaid
  • Hani Omar
  • Hani Kai
  • Hani Ren
  • Hani Soren

Naiya ___

  • Naiya Rose
  • Naiya Grace
  • Naiya Marie
  • Naiya Jade
  • Naiya Faith
  • Naiya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hani

Leilani Amir Nour Mahina Zara

If you choose Naiya

Zara Mia Kai Soren Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hani or Naiya more popular?

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 compared to Naiya at #4689 in the United States.

What do Hani and Naiya mean?

Hani means "happy, joyful, blissful" (Arabic (h-n-a root) origin). Naiya means "flowing water, movement" (Arabic origin).

Are Hani and Naiya boy or girl names?

Hani is primarily a boy name. Naiya is primarily a girl name.

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