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Niralya

nee-RAHL-yah · of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Nirala, which in Hindi means 'unique'.

Peak popularity
2018
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2018

Declining since 2018.

Popularity of Niralya since 2013

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

713202020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s86
2020s43

Meaning & origin

Niralya is a modern, rare name first recorded in U.S. data in 2013. It peaked in 2018 but has been declining since, now given to fewer than five babies per year nationwide. Its origins are uncertain, possibly inspired by the Hindi word 'nirala' (unique), making it a creative, melodic choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a subtle multicultural touch. Though it has no top states of concentration, its usage pattern reflects a trend of innovative feminine suffixes on borrowed roots.

Niralya appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2013. It may be derived from the Hindi word 'nirala' (meaning 'unique'), adapted into a feminine-sounding form with the -ya suffix. The name saw a small peak in use around 2018 and has been in decline since, remaining relatively rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nira, Niri

Variants: Nirala, Niralia

Sibling names for Niralya

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

Sisters: Aanya, Kavya, Mira, Saira, Vanya

Brothers: Aryan, Dev, Rohan, Sohan, Vihaan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Niralya mean?
The meaning of Niralya is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Hindi word 'nirala', meaning 'unique'.
How popular is Niralya?
Niralya is very rare and has not appeared in the top 1000 U.S. rankings. It peaked in usage in 2018 and has been declining since.
Is Niralya a boy or girl name?
Niralya is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.