Lua vs Naia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lua

Girl #1,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,996
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lua Rank #1,996
Naia Rank #1,860

Naia is more popular, ranked #1860 vs #1996 for Lua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lua ___

  • Lua Isabel
  • Lua Sofia
  • Lua Clara
  • Lua Beatriz
  • Lua Ana
  • Lua Valentina

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 Lua

Sol Iris Mia Manu Theo

If you choose Naia

Kai Maia Zephyr Orion Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lua or Naia more popular?

Naia is more popular, ranked #1860 compared to Lua at #1996 in the United States.

What do Lua and Naia mean?

Lua means "moon" (Latin origin). Naia means "wave, sea foam" (Basque origin).

Are Lua and Naia boy or girl names?

Lua is primarily a girl name. Naia is primarily a girl name.

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