How Many People Are Named Nayara?

Complete statistics for the name Nayara: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nayara
Very Rare
Arabic

Nayara, a name that means 'light' in Arabic, is incredibly rare with only 345 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 955,649 Americans. The majority of Nayaras are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.

~345
Living in US
1 in 955,649
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Energetic
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong family bonds.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

90,555
Worldwide Bearers
#11,153
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
79,728
🇪🇸 Spain
8,948
🇮🇳 India
1,055
🇪🇬 Egypt
282
🇵🇹 Portugal
83
🇺🇸 United States
68
🇲🇽 Mexico
59
🇹🇭 Thailand
46
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
43
🇵🇰 Pakistan
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
345 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
335
Would be under 30 (96%)
13
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 348 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nayara Through the Generations

Nayara has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2015 when 22 babies were given this name. Today, most Nayaras are young, with 335 under 30 years old, and only 13 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence in the younger generation suggests it's becoming increasingly popular among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
Massachusetts 11
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Nayara

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nayara's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nayara

How Many People Have the Name Nayara?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Nayara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 955,649 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nayara a Common or Rare Name?

Nayara 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 Nayara Mean?

Nayara means "light" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nayara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nayara Most Popular?

The name Nayara reached peak popularity in 2015, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Nayara?

Approximately 345 people named Nayara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 348. That works out to roughly 1 in 955,649 Americans.

Is Nayara a rare name?

Nayara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 955,649 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nayara mean?

Nayara means "light" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nayara more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nayara are male and 100% are female.

When was Nayara most popular?

Nayara peaked in 2015 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US345
All-Time Births348
1 in X1 in 955,649
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2015
World Rank#11,153
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.