Girl · #8,869 in 2026

Naleyah

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

Current Rank

#8,869

Peak Rank

#8,027 (2022)

Total Babies

148

5-Yr Trend

+18%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#8027

Peak Rank

148

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naleyah

Naleyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 13 Naleyahs were born — ranking #8,027 that year. As of 2026, Naleyah ranks #8,869 for baby girls with 10 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 148 Naleyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Naleyah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Naleyah 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 Naleyah

What does the name Naleyah mean?

Naleyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naleyah in 2026?

In 2026, Naleyah ranks #8,869 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Naleyah most popular?

Naleyah reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,027 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Naleyah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Naleyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naleyah include Hellena, Rua, Elias. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naleyah

Naleyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 148 births in the dataset. Naleyah's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,027. Use the chart and map above to compare Naleyah'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.