Girl name · Korean
Na-young
“to attain + glory”
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About the name
Na-young is Korean — commonly 나영, pairing hanja for "to attain, graceful" (na) with "glory, flourishing" (young): "attained glory," a steady Korean classic across generations.
Rare in American records, Na-young carries the deliberate two-hanja architecture of Korean naming into Western use.
Two flowing syllables (nah-YUNG). It pairs well with simple middles (Na-young Grace, Na-young Marie). On our vibe map it is Cultural Fusion with Modern Minimalist finish — glory, attained quietly.
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Is Na-young a boy or girl name?
Na-young is traditionally a girl name of Korean origin.
What does the name Na-young mean?
Na-young means “to attain + glory” of Korean origin. Na-young is Korean — commonly 나영, pairing hanja for "to attain, graceful" (na) with "glory, flourishing" (young): "attained glory," a steady Korean classic across generations.
Where does the name Na-young come from?
Na-young is Korean in origin. Rare in American records, Na-young carries the deliberate two-hanja architecture of Korean naming into Western use.
How popular is Na-young?
Na-young did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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