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Nashla

NASH-lah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Nasla or a modern coinage inspired by similar-sounding names.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,389
Babies named in 2025
45
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 35,717 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2020

Declining since 2020, #3,389 for girls today.

Popularity of Nashla since 1999

Babies named Nashla per year in U.S. Social Security records.

265177200020102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s109
2010s360
2020s365

Meaning & origin

Nashla is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1999. Its highest popularity came in 2020, when it reached its peak rank. Since that year, usage has declined. The name is virtually unseen outside the northeastern states, with Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York accounting for nearly all occurrences. Given its recent origin and very low usage, Nashla has no established etymological roots or historical bearers. Parents drawn to Nashla are likely attracted to its soft, melodic sound and its status as an uncommon choice, though its meaning remains unclear.

Nashla first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It does not have a clear etymological root in any classical language. It may have been formed by combining the popular '-shla' suffix with the initial 'N', or as a variant of names like Nasla or Nasha. Its usage has remained rare and concentrated in the northeastern United States.

Where Nashla is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Sibling names for Nashla

Names that share Nashla's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Nyla, Shayla, Maya, Keira, Sienna

Brothers: Kael, Liam, Asher, Ethan, Noah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Nashla mean?
The meaning of Nashla is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of another name, but no widely accepted definition exists.
Is Nashla a boy or girl name?
Nashla is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.
How popular is Nashla?
Nashla is a very rare name. In 2025 it ranked 3,389 with about 1 in 35,717 baby girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2020, and its usage has been falling since then.