Rising since 2002, #3,028 for girls today.
Popularity of Nalayah since 2002
Babies named Nalayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 312 |
| 2020s | 280 |
Meaning & origin
Nalayah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 2002. Since then, it has seen a steady upward trajectory, reaching its highest rank of 3,028th in 2025. The name is most frequently found in North Carolina and Florida. With a 1-in-29,764 occurrence rate, Nalayah remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents drawn to melodic, -ayah-ending names.
Nalayah first appeared in U.S. records in the early 2000s. It is likely a modern coinage, formed by combining the popular -ayah suffix found in names like Alayah or Aniyah with a melodic beginning. There is no known traditional root or pre-modern history.
Where Nalayah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nala, Layah, Nay
Sibling names for Nalayah
Names that share Nalayah's style, for a brother or sister.
