Nala

African, meaning unknown

The name Nala is currently ranked #752 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #679 in 2019. The name is most popular in NALA, NALA, and NALA.

Nala Rank in US Top 1000

# 752 in the US

Nala Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1302 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Nala

• 752 US 2024
• 1302 Nameberry 2025
• 461 Future 2028
• 651 England 2024
• 230 Germany 2016
• 13 Dogs 2025
• 5 Cats 2024

20 Names Similar to Nala

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• Nevaeh
• Kora
• Amberly
• Skyla
• Rayleigh
• Neveah
• Dalilah
• Keilani
• Ari
• Jazlynn
• Tori
• Melani
• Kaya
• Emi
• Milania
• Kalani
• Tia
• Trinity
• Skylynn
• Novaleigh

Famous People Named Nala

• Nala Wayans (b. 1996) daughter of actor Keenan Ivory Wayans
• Nala Ryan Dyrdek (b.2017) daughter of Rob and Bryiana Dyrdek

The name Nala in Pop Culture

• Nala (Swahili word meaning"gift") lioness in Disney's "The Lion King"
• Nala pet cat in the House of Night series (PC Cast)
• Nala male Hindu mythological figure in the Mahabharata
• Nala monkey figure in the Ramayana