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Nala is a feminine name used in Hinduism. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘stem’ in Sanskrit. This is the name of a king of the Nishadha people in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata." It ranked #856 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘stem’ in Sanskrit. This is the name of a king of the Nishadha people in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata. The entry lists its usage as Hinduism.
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Popularity
Nala ranked #856 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 | #856 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nala mean?
Nala means "stem", according to Behind the Name.
Is Nala a popular name?
Nala ranked #856 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nala a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nala appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nala (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
