Nahla
Every Nahla since 1977 — 3,236 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nahla
Nahla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,850 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 3,236 American babies have been named Nahla. Its peak came in 2011, when 306 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nahla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nahla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,850 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,685 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,281 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1,789 |
| 2021 | 188 | #1,254 |
| 2020 | 157 | #1,396 |
| 2019 | 128 | #1,653 |
| 2018 | 141 | #1,547 |
| 2017 | 176 | #1,328 |
| 2016 | 201 | #1,226 |
| 2015 | 197 | #1,244 |
| 2014 | 202 | #1,212 |
| 2013 | 258 | #977 |
| 2012 | 279 | #923 |
| 2011 | 306 | #861 |
| 2010 | 241 | #1,040 |
| 2009 | 164 | #1,429 |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,312 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,486 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,126 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,057 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,712 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,803 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,822 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,748 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,391 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,358 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,211 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nahla in 2025?
Nahla ranked #2,850 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nahla?
3,236 babies have been named Nahla in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nahla most popular?
Nahla peaked in 2011, when 306 newborns received the name.
Is Nahla a boy or girl name?
Nahla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nahla rising or falling?
Nahla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.