Nayla

Nayla 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 148 girls in the United States.

Nayla at a glance

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

About the name Nayla

Nayla 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, Nayla first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1265 in 2019, and in 2024 148 babies received the name — 3,353 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nayla in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#1265 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Nayla in 2024
148
Total since 1880
3,353

Nayla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#776 in 2024
Babies named Nayla in 2025
44
Total since 1996
453

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayla mean?

The meaning of Nayla 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 Nayla a boy or girl name?

Nayla is a girl name. In 2024, 148 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nayla?

Nayla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nayla?

Nayla first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #1265 in 2019, and 148 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].