How Many People Are Named Nalaya?
Complete statistics for the name Nalaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nalaya is a very rare female name, with only 575 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 573,899 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 579 recorded births happening since 2000.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 579 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nalaya Through the Generations
Nalaya emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity steadily until its peak in 2021 when 49 babies were given this name. The average age of people named Nalaya is 10, indicating that most were born around 2013. With all 579 births occurring since 2000, Nalaya is a name of the new millennium, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nalaya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nalaya
How Many People Have the Name Nalaya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 575 people in the United States currently share the name Nalaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 573,899 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nalaya a Common or Rare Name?
Nalaya 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 Nalaya Mean?
Nalaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nalaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nalaya Most Popular?
The name Nalaya reached peak popularity in 2021, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Nalaya?
Approximately 575 people named Nalaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 579. That works out to roughly 1 in 573,899 Americans.
Is Nalaya a rare name?
Nalaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 573,899 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nalaya mean?
Nalaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nalaya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nalaya are male and 100% are female.
When was Nalaya most popular?
Nalaya peaked in 2021 with 49 births that year. Current trend: 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.