Nala
nah-luh
US Popularity:1621
Origin:Swahili
Meaning:Successful; Queen; Lion; Stem, hollow reed; Drink of water; Honeybee
Nala is a feminine name originating from many African cultures. In Swahili, this name means “queen,” “lion,” and “successful”. Nala is most notably the name of Simbas's lifelong friend—a spirited heroine who eventually becomes queen of the pride in The Lion King. She is a determined and playful character who represents a breath of fresh air in the films. On the flip side, Nala is also a masculine name that appears in the Hindi language meaning “stem” or “hollow reed”. But the diversity of this name doesn’t stop there! The variant Nahla, which is of Arabic origin, means "drink of water" or “honeybee.” No matter where your definition allegiances lie, this name is multi-faceted just like the gems in your little queen’s crown.
Nala Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nala is currently #608 on The Bump
Girl:Nala is currently #435 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nala is currently #1621 in U.S. births
Girl:Nala is currently #846 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#846
in 2023
- 42
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Nala(1) April 2021
Behind the Name, Nala(2) April 2021
Name Doctor, Nala
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