Nalah
2025 SSA
About Nalah
Nalah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may derive from Arabic, meaning 'gift' or 'achievement,' or have connections to Native American languages representing strength or spiritual significance. The name has grown in popularity in recent decades as parents seek meaningful names with cross-cultural appeal. Nalah's pronunciation is intuitive, making it accessible while remaining distinctive. The name has a melodic quality with its balanced syllables and flowing sounds. Its similarity to names like Nala (popularized by The Lion King) likely contributes to its increasing recognition. Nalah represents a modern multicultural naming trend that maintains cultural depth while working well in diverse communities.
Pronounced NAH-luh.
As of October 2026, Nalah ranked #4521 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2297 for girls in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,570 | 44 | 24.6 |
| 2015 | #2,877 | 61 | 34.2 |
| 2016 | #2,585 | 69 | 38.9 |
| 2017 | #2,807 | 61 | 35.3 |
| 2018 | #2,552 | 69 | 40.6 |
| 2019 | #2,743 | 62 | 36.9 |
| 2020 | #2,297 | 78 | 48.3 |
| 2021 | #2,810 | 61 | 37.2 |
| 2022 | #3,515 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #3,070 | 54 | 33.7 |
| 2024 | #4,339 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2025 | #4,521 | 31 | 19.3 |