Girl · #1,697 in 2026

Nailea

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

Current Rank

#1,697

Peak Rank

#1,671 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+181%

1988

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1671

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nailea

The earliest SSA record of Nailea as a baby girl name dates back to 1988, when 8 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 122 newborns named Nailea — #1,697 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 40% of all recorded Naileas. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,697 among baby girl names with 122 births, rising sharply (+181% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Naileas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nailea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nailea 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 Nailea

What does the name Nailea mean?

Nailea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nailea in 2026?

In 2026, Nailea ranks #1,697 among girls' names in the U.S., with 122 babies given the name that year.

When was Nailea most popular?

Nailea reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,671 that year with 122 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nailea a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nailea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nailea include Bunnie, Durinda, Deberah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nailea

Nailea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Nailea's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,671. Use the chart and map above to compare Nailea'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.