Total births
153
Girls' name · since 2001
Naileah
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 153 babies named Naileah, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8255
- among girls today
- 153
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other girls
153 babies have been named Naileah since 2001, making it today's #8255 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Naileah has been recorded 153 times among girls since 2001, currently ranked #8255 nationally and more common than 53% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #8255 among girls today
- 153 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 53% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Naileah is currently the #8255 girls' name in America, more common than 53% of girls - 153 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #8255
- among girls today
- 153
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other girls
Naileah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8255
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 53% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Naileah was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
14 babies were named Naileah in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Naileah compares
153 32nd percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Naileah's all-time total is 60% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naileah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 153 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 48 | 19,840 |
Naileah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naileah splits its recorded history at 2016: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2006 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naileah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#8,255
Active since
2001
Naileah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Naileah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Naileah's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Naileah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
29 births
- 2010s
2010s
59 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 65 births (42% of all-time use).
Naileah by state
Where Naileah concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 12.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 3.3% |
California share of Naileah's total US births 12.4%
Even split
19 of 153 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naileah? ▼
153 babies have been named Naileah since 2001. It currently ranks #8255 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 14 births.
When was Naileah most popular? ▼
Naileah was most popular in the 2020s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Naileah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naileah are California (19 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Naileah been used? ▼
Naileah has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Naileah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nailah, Naima, Naila, Naia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Naileah's data
- California records the most Naileahs (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Naileah
Nearby Names Like Naileah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naileah
Nailah Girl
#1805 4,848 births
Naima Girl
#2189 4,757 births
Naila Girl
#1462 3,235 births
Naia Girl
#1850 2,228 births
Naida Girl
1,714 births
Compare Naileah side by side: Naileah vs Nailah Naileah vs Naima Naileah vs Naila
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Naileah: #8255 Girls' Name - 153 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naileah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Naileah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.