Nalayah
2025 SSA
About Nalayah
Nalayah is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality and modern appeal. While its exact origins are uncertain, it may be a creative variation of names like Nala (of Swahili origin, meaning 'gift' or popularized by The Lion King) combined with the popular '-yah' ending found in many names (often referencing God in Hebrew tradition). Alternatively, it could be a modern creation inspired by the sounds of various cultural naming traditions. Nalayah has a rhythmic flow and contemporary feel that aligns with current naming trends favoring unique names with melodic qualities. The name remains relatively uncommon, offering distinctiveness while still being intuitive to pronounce.
Pronounced nuh-LAY-uh.
As of October 2026, Nalayah ranked #3062 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,262 | 50 | 28 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,498 | 32 | 18.1 |
| 2017 | #3,531 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #4,427 | 32 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | #4,619 | 30 | 17.9 |
| 2020 | #4,056 | 35 | 21.7 |
| 2021 | #3,653 | 42 | 25.6 |
| 2022 | #3,151 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | #3,314 | 49 | 30.5 |
| 2024 | #3,308 | 48 | 29.6 |
| 2025 | #3,062 | 54 | 33.6 |