How Many People Are Named Nalayah?
Complete statistics for the name Nalayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nalayah, a very rare female name, is held by just 611 people in the US today, making up 1 in 540,191 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with a big chunk of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 615 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nalayah Through the Generations
Nalayah emerged as a name in recent years, with its peak usage occurring in 2022 when 52 babies were given this name. The average age of those named Nalayah is 9, indicating that the majority of individuals bearing this name are part of the younger generation. With 615 under-30s and none aged 30 or older, Nalayah stands out as a name that's very much of its time, reflecting current naming trends and preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nalayah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nalayah
How Many People Have the Name Nalayah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 611 people in the United States currently share the name Nalayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 540,191 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nalayah a Common or Rare Name?
Nalayah 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 Nalayah Mean?
Nalayah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nalayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nalayah Most Popular?
The name Nalayah reached peak popularity in 2022, with 52 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 Nalayah?
Approximately 611 people named Nalayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 615. That works out to roughly 1 in 540,191 Americans.
Is Nalayah a rare name?
Nalayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 540,191 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nalayah mean?
Nalayah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nalayah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nalayah are male and 100% are female.
When was Nalayah most popular?
Nalayah peaked in 2022 with 52 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.