Nalayah

Girl name

Nalayah has been given to 669 babies in the U.S. since 2002. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

669

Peak year

2025 (54 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2002

10-year trend

▲ +100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nalayah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alayahgirl

12,228 babies since 1992

Malayahgirl

4,367 babies since 1994

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nalayah?

Nalayah has been given to 669 babies in the U.S. since 2002. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nalayah peak?

Nalayah peaked in 2025, when 54 babies were given the name.

Is Nalayah a girl or boy name?

Nalayah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nalayah are girls).

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