Naylah
2025 SSA
About Naylah
Naylah is a contemporary feminine name with Arabic roots, possibly derived from 'Naila' meaning 'one who succeeds' or 'attainer.' The distinctive spelling with 'y' and 'h' represents a modern Americanized variation that gained popularity in the early 21st century. Naylah embodies the trend toward names with meaningful origins and melodic sounds. It shares phonetic similarities with popular names like Kayla and Layla, giving it familiar appeal while maintaining its uniqueness. The name has a gentle rhythm and exotic quality that many parents find appealing. While still relatively uncommon, Naylah has been steadily rising in usage among diverse communities, appreciated for its beautiful sound and positive connotations of achievement and success.
Pronounced NAY-lah.
As of October 2026, Naylah ranked #3754 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3312 for girls in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,522 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2015 | #4,470 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2016 | #3,312 | 49 | 27.7 |
| 2017 | #3,898 | 39 | 22.6 |
| 2018 | #3,598 | 43 | 25.3 |
| 2019 | #3,982 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,849 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2021 | #3,990 | 37 | 22.5 |
| 2022 | #3,871 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | #4,426 | 32 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | #4,842 | 28 | 17.3 |
| 2025 | #3,754 | 40 | 24.9 |