The nameNayla

Nayla is an Arabic girl's name meaning "one who succeeds".

Meaning

Nayla comes from the Arabic nala, "to obtain, to achieve".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Nayla reached 776th in 2024.

Famous people named Nayla

Popularity of the name Nayla

Nayla in the United States

1470thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2019peak year (184 births)
3,353babies named Nayla in the United States since 1880
092184 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Nayla was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,457 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Nayla. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Nayla in the United States were born before 2015, 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 171 births a year.

Nayla in France

177thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (325 births)
4,630babies named Nayla in France since 1900
0163325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nayla was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,415 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Nayla. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Nayla in France were born before 2017, 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 277 births a year.

Nayla in Belgium

195thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2025peak year (48 births)
505babies named Nayla in Belgium since 1995
02448 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Nayla in Switzerland

120thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2025peak year (60 births)
781babies named Nayla in Switzerland since 2000
03060 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Nayla

Names from the same generation as Nayla, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayla mean?

Nayla comes from the Arabic nala, "to obtain, to achieve".

What is the origin of the name Nayla?

Arabic.

Is Nayla a girl's or a boy's name?

Nayla is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Nayla?

In 2024, Nayla was the 1470th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 148 births.

What are the variants of the name Nayla?

Variants and related names of Nayla include Neyla.

What are good sibling names for Nayla?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hafsa, Khadija, Marwa and Naila for a sister, Anas, Jad, Faris and Abbas for a brother.

Who are famous people named Nayla?

Nayla Hayek, businesswoman.