The nameNaëlya

Naëlya is a recent French girl's name, rising in France.

Meaning

It has no established meaning. It is close to Naël and Maëlya.

Origin

A modern French creation.

History

First given in the mid 2000s, Naëlya grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in La Réunion.

Popularity of the name Naëlya

Naëlya in France

444thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (130 births)
1,180babies named Naëlya in France since 1900
065130 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Naëlya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 690 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Naëlya. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Naëlya in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 115 births a year on average, against 80 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naëlya mean?

It has no established meaning. It is close to Naël and Maëlya.

What is the origin of the name Naëlya?

A modern French creation.

Is Naëlya a girl's or a boy's name?

Naëlya is a girl's name.