Girl name
Nahya name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Nahya is a two-syllable given name used for girls in Türkiye. It is also recorded in Turkish dialect vocabulary as a form of nahiye, an administrative subdivision. Similar names include Nadya, meaning hope, and Nafia, meaning useful, beneficial or bringing benefit.
The name Nahya at a glance
Syllables
Nah · ya
2 syllables · 5 letters · /nahja/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Nahya is also recorded in Turkish dialect vocabulary as a form of nahiye, an administrative subdivision.
Source: Sözce — Türkiye Türkçesi Ağızları Sözlüğü
Similar names with known meanings
Nahya: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Nahya
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nahja/ |
Is Nahya a girl’s name?
Yes, Nahya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nahya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nahya
Famous people named Nahya
- Nahya Güzelyurt · b. 1937
FAQ about the name Nahya
Is Nahya a girl’s name?
Yes, Nahya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Nahya have?
Nahya has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nahya?
Nahya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nahya?
Notable people named Nahya include Nahya Güzelyurt.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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