Nayla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAY-lah / /ˈneɪ.lə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'successful'; Hebrew: 'to be well-fed'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nayla is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is often associated with success and achievement. The name has also been adopted in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it carries a different connotation related to nourishment and well-being. Nayla has gained popularity in Western countries in recent years, reflecting a broader trend of embracing multicultural names.
Trend Summary
Nayla has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Naila
- Naylah
International Variants
- Naila (Arabic)
- Naylah (Arabic)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nayla was first seen in the United States in 1979. Nayla has ranked as high as #1188 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Nayla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nayla (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 21 | |
| CA | 20 | |
| NY | 19 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 90 |
| 2009 | 124 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 121 |
| 2012 | 119 |
| 2013 | 149 |
| 2014 | 123 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2016 | 152 |
| 2017 | 158 |
| 2018 | 180 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2020 | 171 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2022 | 183 |
| 2023 | 169 |
| 2024 | 148 |