The nameNaila
Naila is an Arabic girl's name meaning "one who succeeds".
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Naila comes from the Arabic nala, "to obtain, to achieve".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Naila reached 647th in 2024.
Famous people named Naila
- Naila Kabeer, economist
Popularity of the name Naila
Naila in the United States
Naila was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,157 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Naila. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Naila in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 151 births a year.
Naila in the United Kingdom
Naila was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 305 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Naila. Half of all babies named Naila in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 52 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Naila in France
Sibling names for Naila
Names from the same generation as Naila, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naila mean?
Naila comes from the Arabic nala, "to obtain, to achieve".
What is the origin of the name Naila?
Arabic.
Is Naila a girl's or a boy's name?
Naila is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Naila?
In 2024, Naila was the 1458th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 150 births.
What are good sibling names for Naila?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nayla, Halima, Jamila and Khadija for a sister, Ayman, Jad, Anas and Abbas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Naila?
Naila Kabeer, economist.