Nuala
Pronunciation: [ n-oo-AHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nuala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 350 babies have been named Nuala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nuala is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,694 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,694
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Nuala
Nuala is a girl name .
Nuala is currently ranked #7,694 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nuala include Nua, Nuy, Nuie, and Nuakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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