Nalyah
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Nalyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 17 babies have been named Nalyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nalyah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,568 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,568
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nalyah
Nalyah is a girl name .
Nalyah is currently ranked #42,568 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nalyah include Nal, Naly, Nay, Naie, and Nalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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