Declining since 2010, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Naleah since 2002
Babies named Naleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 248 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Naleah is a modern American girl's name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2002. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, after which its usage has declined, consistent with a falling trajectory since 2010. The name is uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 5,722 and a frequency of about 1 in every 76,537 female births. It is most often found in Florida, which was the top state for the name. As a recent coinage, Naleah lacks deep historical roots but fits a pattern of melodic, invented feminine names that emerged in the early 2000s.
Naleah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2002. It appears to be a blend or respelling of names such as Leah, Nala, or Aaliyah, following a pattern of creating melodic feminine names ending in -eah or -iah. There is no established historical or linguistic root beyond its recent use.
Where Naleah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leah, Nala
Sibling names for Naleah
Names that share Naleah's style, for a brother or sister.
