Girl · #8,868 in 2026

Nalea

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

Current Rank

#8,868

Peak Rank

#7,556 (2020)

Total Babies

149

5-Yr Trend

+3%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#7556

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nalea

Nalea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 14 Naleas were born — ranking #7,556 that year. As of 2026, Nalea ranks #8,868 for baby girls with 10 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 149 Naleas 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+

No data

Names that sound like Nalea

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

Nelia
Melia
Nulla
Melea
Nullah
Millea
Nalepa
Malia
Malaya
Milia
Mallia
Nelly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nalea

What does the name Nalea mean?

Nalea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nalea in 2026?

In 2026, Nalea ranks #8,868 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Nalea most popular?

Nalea reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,556 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Nalea a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nalea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nalea include Royelle, Demiana, Kawthar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nalea

Nalea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Nalea's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,556. Use the chart and map above to compare Nalea'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.