Nalaya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-LIE-uh / /nəˈlaɪə/Sanskrit; Hebrew
Meaning
Nalaya (Sanskrit) - 'gift'; Nalaya (Hebrew) - 'to be born'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Nalaya is associated with the concept of a gift, often reflecting the value of life and blessings. In Hebrew, the name relates to the idea of birth, emphasizing new beginnings and the joy of welcoming a child. Both origins highlight themes of positivity and significance in the context of life.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nalaya
- Naleya
International Variants
- Nala (Swahili)
- Nalaya (Hindi)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nalaya was first seen in the United States in 2002. Nalaya has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nalaya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nalaya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 35 |