Nala
Nala: name meaning, origin and popularity
Girl name#856 in 2025
How popular is Nala?
#856girls, 2025
317U.S. babies in 2025
#679peak rank (2019)
6,138babies since 1880
Since 1880, 6,138 girls in the U.S. have been named Nala. Its highest rank for girls was #679 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #856 for girls, with 317 babies given the name.
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Nala FAQ
How popular is the name Nala?
Since 1880, 6,138 girls in the U.S. have been named Nala. Its highest rank for girls was #679 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #856 for girls, with 317 babies given the name.
Is Nala a boy or girl name?
Nala is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,138 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).