Naja
girl nameNaja entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #1219 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#1219
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6767 |
| 1970s | #5785 |
| 1980s | #4697 |
| 1990s | #3175 |
| 2000s | #4376 |
| 2010s | #10103 |
| 2020s | #11595 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Naja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Naja alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Naja in 2025?
- Naja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Naja most popular?
- Naja peaked in 1998, reaching #1219 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Naja with classmates?
- Naja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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