Total births
617
Girls' name · since 2002
Nalaya
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 617 babies named Nalaya, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4183
- among girls today
- 617
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nalaya is the #4183 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 617 recorded since 2002.
Social Security Administration records show Nalaya recorded 617 times among girls since 2002, holding rank #4183 nationally today, ahead of 76% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #4183 among girls today
- 617 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nalaya is currently the #4183 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 617 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4183
- among girls today
- 617
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Nalaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4183
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Nalaya was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
49 babies were named Nalaya in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nalaya compares
617 Top 41% higher than 59% of 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
Nalaya's all-time total is 62% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nalaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 617 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nalaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nalaya's full recorded timeline at 2014, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 49 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nalaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,183
Active since
2002
Nalaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Nalaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nalaya's strongest decade.
282 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Nalaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 104
2000s
104 births
- 2010s
2010s
282 births
- 2020s
2020s
231 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 282 births (46% of all-time use).
How Nalaya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nalaya's total volume
Nalaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nalaya by state
Where Nalaya concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Nalaya's total US births 1.6%
Even split
10 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nalaya? ▼
617 babies have been named Nalaya since 2002. It currently ranks #4183 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 49 births.
When was Nalaya most popular? ▼
Nalaya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 282 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nalaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nalaya are Georgia (10 births), Michigan (6 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Nalaya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nalaya since 2002 -- 24 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nalaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nalani, Nala, Nallely, Naliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nalaya's data
- Nalaya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (282 total births) through the 2020s (231) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Nalayas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Nalaya
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nalaya
Nalani Girl
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Nala Girl
#754 6,138 births
Nallely Girl
#5063 2,994 births
Naliyah Girl
#1893 1,332 births
Nalah Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2002–2025 (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. "Nalaya: #4183 Girls' Name - 617 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nalaya. 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 Nalaya 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 June 2026.