Nalah
Every Nalah since 1995 — 1,001 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nalah
Nalah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,521 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 1,001 American babies have been named Nalah. Its peak came in 2020, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nalah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nalah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,521 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,353 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,075 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,517 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,811 |
| 2020 | 78 | #2,298 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,744 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,552 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,809 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,585 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,878 |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,570 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,652 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,077 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,049 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,827 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,550 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,997 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,546 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,727 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,552 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,715 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,193 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,182 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,984 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,026 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nalah in 2025?
Nalah ranked #4,521 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nalah?
1,001 babies have been named Nalah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nalah most popular?
Nalah peaked in 2020, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Nalah a boy or girl name?
Nalah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nalah rising or falling?
Nalah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.