Nayla
Every Nayla since 1979 — 3,579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nayla
Nayla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,078 in 2025 with 225 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 3,579 American babies have been named Nayla. Its peak came in 2025, when 225 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 Nayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 225 | #1,078 |
| 2024 | 148 | #1,480 |
| 2023 | 169 | #1,342 |
| 2022 | 183 | #1,293 |
| 2021 | 183 | #1,270 |
| 2020 | 172 | #1,293 |
| 2019 | 184 | #1,265 |
| 2018 | 180 | #1,278 |
| 2017 | 158 | #1,439 |
| 2016 | 152 | #1,504 |
| 2015 | 160 | #1,446 |
| 2014 | 123 | #1,712 |
| 2013 | 149 | #1,492 |
| 2012 | 119 | #1,741 |
| 2011 | 121 | #1,718 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,839 |
| 2009 | 124 | #1,766 |
| 2008 | 90 | #2,215 |
| 2007 | 99 | #2,065 |
| 2006 | 87 | #2,221 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,400 |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,084 |
| 2003 | 71 | #2,361 |
| 2002 | 88 | #2,000 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,951 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,713 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nayla in 2025?
Nayla ranked #1,078 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 225 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nayla?
3,579 babies have been named Nayla in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nayla most popular?
Nayla peaked in 2025, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Nayla a boy or girl name?
Nayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nayla rising or falling?
Nayla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.