Nala

Nala is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 374 girls in the United States.

Nala at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nala

Nala belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nala first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #679 in 2019, and in 2024 374 babies received the name — 5,815 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nala in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#679 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Nala in 2024
374
Total since 1880
5,815

Nala in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#428 in 2021
Babies named Nala in 2025
66
Total since 1996
835

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nala mean?

The meaning of Nala is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nala a boy or girl name?

Nala is a girl name. In 2024, 374 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nala?

Nala comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nala?

Nala first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #679 in 2019, and 374 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].