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Nayla is a feminine name used in Arabic. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Arabic نائلة (see Naila)." It ranked #1078 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Arabic نائلة (see Naila). The entry lists its usage as Arabic.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Nayla ranked #1078 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1078 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nayla mean?
Behind the Name does not give Nayla a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Arabic نائلة.
Is Nayla a popular name?
Nayla ranked #1078 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nayla a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nayla appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nayla — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
