Naila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Naila has its origins in Arabic, meaning 'successful' or 'achiever'. It has evolved through various forms such as Nayla and Naylah. Naila reflects traits of ambition and accomplishment while having no biblical relevance. Its popularity has risen in recent decades, particularly among Arabic-speaking populations.
The name Naila is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Naila has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Naila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7733rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5591st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2431st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1586th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Naila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Naila"
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪlə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Naila is derived from the Arabic word 'naal', which means 'to achieve' or 'to attain'. It is often associated with success and accomplishment.
Meaning
successful, achiever
Language Evolution
Naila, Nayla, Naylah
Historical Usage
Naila has gained popularity particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities, especially in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Nayla, Naylah, Naila
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Naila is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with positive traits such as ambition and determination.
Famous People
Naila Nabil, Naila Kabeer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Naila"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Naila"
"Naila" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7733rd of 19264 | 81 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5591st of 27321 | 236 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2431st of 35406 | 1,138 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1586th of 30306 | 1,657 |
Regional Popularity of "Naila" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Naila" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
83.12% 2924th/3518 |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.64% 2916th/4582 |
37.14% 1918th/5164 |
31.03% 2269th/7313 |
28.55% 2131st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.37% 2166th/3984 |
24.27% 1089th/4487 |
22.68% 1547th/6822 |
27.25% 1710th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Naila"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Naila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.