Nalaya
Every Nalaya since 2002 — 617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nalaya
Nalaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,882 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 617 American babies have been named Nalaya. Its peak came in 2021, when 49 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 Nalaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nalaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,882 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,185 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,167 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,440 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,284 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,586 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,967 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,893 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,505 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,972 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,981 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,613 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,275 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,892 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,571 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,842 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,310 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,406 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,116 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,060 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,708 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,050 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nalaya in 2025?
Nalaya ranked #3,882 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nalaya?
617 babies have been named Nalaya in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nalaya most popular?
Nalaya peaked in 2021, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Nalaya a boy or girl name?
Nalaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nalaya rising or falling?
Nalaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.