Layna vs Naia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layna

Girl #2,041 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant (from Slavic root)"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,041
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Lane

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layna Rank #2,041
Naia Rank #1,860

Naia is more popular, ranked #1860 vs #2041 for Layna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layna ___

  • Layna Rose
  • Layna Grace
  • Layna Marie
  • Layna Faith
  • Layna Claire
  • Layna Elle

Naia ___

  • Naia Rose
  • Naia Belle
  • Naia Luna
  • Naia Jade
  • Naia Skye
  • Naia Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layna

Aria Maya Nora Elena Luca

If you choose Naia

Kai Maia Zephyr Orion Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layna or Naia more popular?

Naia is more popular, ranked #1860 compared to Layna at #2041 in the United States.

What do Layna and Naia mean?

Layna means "bright, radiant (from Slavic root)" (Slavic origin). Naia means "wave, sea foam" (Basque origin).

Are Layna and Naia boy or girl names?

Layna is primarily a girl name. Naia is primarily a girl name.

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