Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Nahlia

Name: Popularity of the name Nahlia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nahlia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#5,725 (2011)

Total Babies

232

5-Yr Trend

-43%

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#5725

Peak Rank

232

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nahlia

Nahlia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 23 Nahlias were born — ranking #5,725 that year. As of 2026, Nahlia ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-43%). In total, more than 232 Nahlias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Nahlia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nahlia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nahlia

What does the name Nahlia mean?

Nahlia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nahlia in 2026?

In 2026, Nahlia ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nahlia most popular?

Nahlia reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #5,725 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nahlia most popular?

Nahlia has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nahlia.

Is Nahlia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nahlia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nahlia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nahlia include Lundon, Aslynn, Kynadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nahlia

Nahlia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 232 births in the dataset. Nahlia's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #5,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Nahlia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.