Nyala

nee-AH-la

African, Ethiopian

"mountain goat"

Nyala Origin and Meaning

The name Nyala is a girl's name of African origin meaning "mountain goat".

Nyala is a secret nature name with a fashionable animal meaning. Nyala might be an appropriate name for a baby girl born under the sign of Capricorn, which is symbolized by the goat, or in the Chinese Year of the Goat -- though the last one was 2015 and we won't have another until 2027. Although the nee beginning is most frequently cited as the correct pronunciation, the name can -- and often will -- be pronounced with the first syllable rhyming with my and sigh.

Popularity of the name Nyala

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20 Names Similar to Nyala

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Nyala.

• Amori
• Aira
• Asya
• Alzira
• Nayana
• Kala
• Arella
• Imala
• Meissa
• Xiamara
• Anala
• Kiona
• Hanalei
• Niara
• Alura
• Alira
• Hadiya
• Zala
• Mirai
• Aarna

The name Nyala in Pop Culture

• Nyala species of Ethiopian antelope