Nala
5 countries#856 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nala was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,138 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #856 · peaked in 2019 with 428 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
542 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2020 with 102 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
525 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #428 · peaked in 2021 with 102 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
355 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #1467 · peaked in 2021 with 41 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14 births recorded 2017–2023 · peaked in 2020 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2025–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2025 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nala’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1961 | — |
| 2007 | #2163 | ↓202 |
| 2008 | #1816 | ↑347 |
| 2009 | #1889 | ↓73 |
| 2010 | #1688 | ↑201 |
| 2011 | #1434 | ↑254 |
| 2012 | #1055 | ↑379 |
| 2013 | #1062 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #993 | ↑69 |
| 2015 | #949 | ↑44 |
| 2016 | #777 | ↑172 |
| 2017 | #765 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #741 | ↑24 |
| 2019 | #675 | ↑66 |
| 2020 | #695 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #740 | ↓45 |
| 2022 | #804 | ↓64 |
| 2023 | #845 | ↓41 |
| 2024 | #752 | ↑93 |
| 2025 | #856 | ↓104 |
Frequently asked questions about Nala
Is Nala a popular name?
Yes — Nala currently ranks #856 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nala more common for boys or girls?
Nala is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nala most popular?
Nala peaked in 2019 in United States, with 428 recorded births that year.
Is Nala rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nala’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10210 in 1979 to #856 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nala?
At least 7,035 babies have been recorded with the name Nala across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nala popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nala appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nala?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nala include Indigo, Paula, Darcy, Jamie.
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