Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Naly

Nalî, also known as Mela Khidrî Ehmedî Šaweysî Mikâʾîlî, was a prominent Kurdish poet, scholar, and linguist from the Sulaymaniyah region in present-day Kurdistan Region, Iraq. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in classical Kurdish literature and a pioneer in the development of Central Kurdish as a literary language.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#8,587 (1991)
Total Babies
68
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1981
First Year
2021
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#8587
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Naly

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nalî, also known as Mela Khidrî Ehmedî Šaweysî Mikâʾîlî, was a prominent Kurdish poet, scholar, and linguist from the Sulaymaniyah region in present-day Kurdistan Region, Iraq. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in classical Kurdish literature and a pioneer in the development of Central Kurdish as a literary language.

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The Story of Naly

Naly first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 9 Nalys were born — ranking #8,587 that year. As of 2026, Naly ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Nalys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Naly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Naly

What does the name Naly mean?
Nalî, also known as Mela Khidrî Ehmedî Šaweysî Mikâʾîlî, was a prominent Kurdish poet, scholar, and linguist from the Sulaymaniyah region in present-day Kurdistan Region, Iraq. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in classical Kurdish literature and a pioneer in the development of Central Kurdish as a literary language.
How popular is Naly in 2026?
In 2026, Naly ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Naly most popular?
Naly reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #8,587 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Naly most popular?
Naly has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Naly.
Is Naly a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Naly is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Naly?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naly include Jullia, Richel, Charnel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Naly

Naly is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Naly's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #8,587. Use the chart and map above to compare Naly'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.