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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

nee-AH-la

Nyala

OriginAfrican, Ethiopian
Meaning"mountain goat"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#12138

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The name Nyala peaked for girls at #7271 in 2009.

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