Girl · #3,029 in 2026

Nalayah

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

Current Rank

#3,029

Peak Rank

#3,029 (2026)

Total Babies

721

5-Yr Trend

+39%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3029

Peak Rank

721

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nalayah

Nalayah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 54 Nalayahs were born — ranking #3,029 that year. As of 2026, Nalayah ranks #3,029 for baby girls with 54 births, rising sharply (+39% over the past five years). In total, more than 721 Nalayahs 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

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nalayah

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nalayah

What does the name Nalayah mean?

Nalayah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nalayah in 2026?

In 2026, Nalayah ranks #3,029 among girls' names in the U.S., with 54 babies given the name that year.

When was Nalayah most popular?

Nalayah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,029 that year with 54 babies given the name.

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

Nalayah has historically been most popular in Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nalayah.

Is Nalayah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nalayah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nalayah include Posey, Jeneane, Joeanne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nalayah

Nalayah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 721 births in the dataset. Nalayah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,029. Use the chart and map above to compare Nalayah'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.