Nalaiyah
Nalaiyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,896 in the US, popular nicknames include Nal, Nay, and Nalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nalaiyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 50 babies have been named Nalaiyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nalaiyah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,896 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,896
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Nalaiyah
Nalaiyah is a girl name .
Nalaiyah is currently ranked #11,896 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nalaiyah include Nal, Nay, Nalie, and Nalaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nalaiyah include Nalani, Nala, Nalayah, Nalaya, Nalah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis