Nailah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nailah means 'successful, attainer' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Nailah
Nailah is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'successful, attainer'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'na'ala', which means 'to attain' or 'to succeed'. Nailah is often given to girls, symbolizing their potential for success and achievement. The name carries a positive and empowering connotation, emphasizing the importance of setting and reaching goals.
Popularity of the Name Nailah
The popularity for the name Nailah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 256 births, which ranked number 1,870 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Nailah had the most female births in 2018 with 256, which ranked number 1,012 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nailah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 171 births to 139 births, a decline of -18.71%. Among females, Nailah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 171 births to 139 births, a decline of -18.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nailah
- 20 Year Trend of Nailah: 57.95%
- 10 Year Trend of Nailah: -18.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nailah: -18.71%
Popularity of Nailah by State
Among females, Nailah was most popular in Southeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 19 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nailah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 1350 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 850 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nailah
- Total Births of Nailah: 136 (-2.05%)
- Female Births of Nailah: 136 (-2.05%)
Given the downward trend of Nailah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 136 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nailah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 136 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.05%.