Nayla
3 countries#237 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nayla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,747 births recorded 1976–2022 · currently #237 · peaked in 2016 with 301 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,579 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #1076 · peaked in 2025 with 225 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
297 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #983 · peaked in 2017 with 39 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
297 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 39 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Nayla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1566 | — |
| 2004 | #1112 | ↑454 |
| 2005 | #894 | ↑218 |
| 2006 | #782 | ↑112 |
| 2007 | #668 | ↑114 |
| 2008 | #534 | ↑134 |
| 2009 | #401 | ↑133 |
| 2010 | #413 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #331 | ↑82 |
| 2012 | #342 | ↓11 |
| 2013 | #300 | ↑42 |
| 2014 | #226 | ↑74 |
| 2015 | #217 | ↑9 |
| 2016 | #209 | ↑8 |
| 2017 | #241 | ↓32 |
| 2018 | #234 | ↑7 |
| 2019 | #233 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #263 | ↓30 |
| 2021 | #264 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #237 | ↑27 |
Frequently asked questions about Nayla
Is Nayla a popular name?
Yes — Nayla currently ranks #237 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Nayla more common for boys or girls?
Nayla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Nayla most popular?
Nayla peaked in 2016 in France, with 301 recorded births that year.
Is Nayla rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Nayla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1731 in 1976 to #237 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Nayla?
At least 7,623 babies have been recorded with the name Nayla across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nayla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nayla appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nayla?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Nayla include Ann, Katelyn, Rubi, Braelyn.
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