Nalayah
Every Nalayah since 2002 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nalayah
Nalayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,062 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 669 American babies have been named Nalayah. Its peak came in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nalayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nalayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,062 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,321 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,316 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,151 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,655 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,059 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,621 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,427 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,533 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,498 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,083 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,262 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,263 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,193 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,085 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,088 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,663 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,581 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,987 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,728 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,859 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,491 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #17,319 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nalayah in 2025?
Nalayah ranked #3,062 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nalayah?
669 babies have been named Nalayah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nalayah most popular?
Nalayah peaked in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Nalayah a boy or girl name?
Nalayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nalayah rising or falling?
Nalayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.