Neya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit, Native American, Swahili
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Neya means 'graceful' or 'purposeful'.
Meaning of the Name Neya
Neya is a feminine name with origins in multiple cultures. In Sanskrit, it means 'one who is graceful' or 'one who has the power to guide'. In Native American culture, Neya has been derived from the Hopi word meaning 'purpose' or 'reason'. Additionally, in Swahili, Neya means 'purpose' or 'intention'. Overall, Neya is a name that reflects strength, grace, and purpose.
Popularity of the Name Neya
The popularity for the name Neya peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,617 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Neya had the most female births in 2007 with 19, which ranked number 6,811 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Neya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 5 births, a decline of -44.44%. Among females, Neya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 5 births, a decline of -44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Neya
- 20 Year Trend of Neya: -44.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Neya: -44.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Neya: -44.44%
Popularity of Neya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Neya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Neya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Neya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Neya
- Total Births of Neya: 5 (-5.71%)
- Female Births of Neya: 5 (-5.71%)
Given the downward trend of Neya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.71% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Neya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.71%.