Nailah
Every Nailah since 1971 — 4,848 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nailah
Nailah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,829 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 4,848 American babies have been named Nailah. Its peak came in 2018, when 256 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 Nailah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nailah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,829 |
| 2024 | 112 | #1,805 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1,695 |
| 2022 | 140 | #1,536 |
| 2021 | 164 | #1,350 |
| 2020 | 186 | #1,229 |
| 2019 | 231 | #1,086 |
| 2018 | 256 | #1,016 |
| 2017 | 239 | #1,070 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,455 |
| 2015 | 160 | #1,445 |
| 2014 | 150 | #1,491 |
| 2013 | 179 | #1,315 |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,372 |
| 2011 | 171 | #1,353 |
| 2010 | 150 | #1,498 |
| 2009 | 140 | #1,608 |
| 2008 | 144 | #1,588 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,632 |
| 2006 | 155 | #1,446 |
| 2005 | 134 | #1,537 |
| 2004 | 137 | #1,478 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,981 |
| 2002 | 88 | #1,998 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1,954 |
| 2000 | 96 | #1,811 |
| 1995 | 72 | #1,935 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,202 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,696 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,976 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nailah in 2025?
Nailah ranked #1,829 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nailah?
4,848 babies have been named Nailah in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nailah most popular?
Nailah peaked in 2018, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Nailah a boy or girl name?
Nailah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nailah rising or falling?
Nailah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.