How Many People Are Named Naja?
Complete statistics for the name Naja: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Naja is a very rare female name, with only 1,258 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 262,308 Americans. The majority of Najas are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 1,281 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Naja Through the Generations
Naja has seen its peak popularity in 1998 when there were 150 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Currently, the average age of people named Naja is 29, with 756 under 30, 520 between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This age distribution highlights how Naja is predominantly a younger generation's choice, reflecting its status as a relatively new name in the American lexicon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Naja's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Naja
How Many People Have the Name Naja?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 245 people in the United States currently share the name Naja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,352,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Naja a Common or Rare Name?
Naja is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Naja Mean?
Naja means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Naja in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Naja Most Popular?
The name Naja reached peak popularity in 1998, with 150 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Naja?
Approximately 245 people named Naja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 245. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,352,854 Americans.
Is Naja a rare name?
Naja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,352,854 Americans has this name.
What does the name Naja mean?
Naja means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Naja more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Naja are male and 100% are female.
When was Naja most popular?
Naja peaked in 1998 with 150 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.