Nala

female

"Beloved; Gifted"

Used in multiple traditions, including African usage and Sanskrit literature, with meanings varying by language and local naming practice.

Popularity History of Nala

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#752Top 1000

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Nala was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

+94

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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“Noble or Lion of God”

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OriginAfrican, Sanskrit

Syllables2

Length4 letters

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