Rising since 1985, #1,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Nayla since 1979
Babies named Nayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 805 |
| 2010s | 1,457 |
| 2020s | 1,080 |
Meaning & origin
Nayla is a feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1979 and has been climbing in use ever since, with its peak in 2025 at rank 1076. Approximately 1 in every 7,143 newborns are named Nayla, reflecting its steady growth, particularly from the 1980s onward. The name is most prevalent in states like Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, suggesting a concentration in communities with Arabic or Muslim heritage. While a modern spelling variant of Naila, it carries the same aspirational meaning of success and attainment, resonating with parents seeking a name that is both culturally meaningful and phonetically accessible.
Nayla is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic name Naila (نايلة), which is the feminine active participle of the verb nāla (نال), meaning 'to obtain, to achieve.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities, with its popularity in the United States rising steadily since the 1980s.
Where Nayla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nayla” around the world
Where Nayla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
275
babies in 2024
Quebec
29
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nay, Nay-Nay
Sibling names for Nayla
Names that share Nayla's style, for a brother or sister.
