How Many People Are Named Nahla?

Complete statistics for the name Nahla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nahla
Very Rare
Arabic

Nahla means 'dew' in Arabic, giving it a fresh, serene vibe. Only 1 in 104,660 Americans are named Nahla, making it very rare indeed. With most people named Nahla under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~3,153
Living in US
1 in 104,660
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dew
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Serene Gentle Refreshing
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, always striving to make a positive impact.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,888
Worldwide Bearers
#3,907
Global Rank
🇱🇾 Libya
1,653
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,426
🇮🇱 Israel
1,015
🇺🇸 United States
742
🇶🇦 Qatar
711
🇰🇼 Kuwait
703
🇴🇲 Oman
470
🇧🇭 Bahrain
459
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇹🇳 Tunisia
286

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,153 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
3,133
Would be under 30 (99%)
43
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,176 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nahla Through the Generations

Nahla has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2011 when 306 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 3,153 people named Nahla living in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly used by females, and its slow but consistent growth suggests it's here to stay among the younger crowd.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 250
California 244
Florida 237
Texas 234
North Carolina 157
Georgia 126
Pennsylvania 118
Illinois 99
Virginia 91
Ohio 86

✨ Similar Names to Nahla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nahla's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nahla

How Many People Have the Name Nahla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,153 people in the United States currently share the name Nahla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,660 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nahla a Common or Rare Name?

Nahla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nahla Mean?

Nahla means "dew" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nahla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nahla Most Popular?

The name Nahla reached peak popularity in 2011, with 306 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nahla?

Approximately 3,153 people named Nahla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,176. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,660 Americans.

Is Nahla a rare name?

Nahla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,660 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nahla mean?

Nahla means "dew" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nahla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nahla are male and 100% are female.

When was Nahla most popular?

Nahla peaked in 2011 with 306 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,153
All-Time Births3,176
1 in X1 in 104,660
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2011
World Rank#3,907
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.