Girl nameCurrently #752 in the USSteady
Nala
2 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nala's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nala |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 85 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 51 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 71 |
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2007 | 92 |
| 2008 | 119 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 124 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 238 |
| 2013 | 234 |
| 2014 | 267 |
| 2015 | 286 |
| 2016 | 364 |
| 2017 | 362 |
| 2018 | 373 |
| 2019 | 428 |
| 2020 | 406 |
| 2021 | 384 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2023 | 319 |
| 2024 | 374 |
Nala through the decades
- Nala peaked in 2019, when 428 babies were named Nala in the US.
- The 2020s were Nala's strongest decade, averaging 367 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nala has risen 141% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nala currently ranks #752 in the US and is holding steady.