Nailah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nailah is of Arabic origin, meaning 'successful' or 'achiever'. The name has evolved through forms like Naila and has gained prominence in the 20th century. It is associated with positive traits such as ambition and success, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Nailah is most popular in Florida, 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, Nailah has been falling for female in MidWest, falling 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, 'Nailah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5063rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3155th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1654th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1339th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nailah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nailah"
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪ.lə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Nailah is derived from the Arabic root 'naala', which means 'to achieve' or 'to obtain'. It signifies someone who is successful or who achieves their goals.
Meaning
successful, achiever
Language Evolution
Naila, Nailah
Historical Usage
The name Nailah has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities and in the diaspora.
Variants & Derivatives
Naila, Nayla
Modern Popularity & Image
Nailah is seen as a contemporary name that conveys ambition and success, and it has a positive, empowering image in modern society.
Famous People
Nailah Blackman, a popular Trinidadian singer, Nailah Ali, an accomplished athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nailah"
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 "Nailah"
"Nailah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5063rd of 19264 | 168 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3155th of 27321 | 524 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1654th of 35406 | 1,948 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1339th of 30306 | 2,096 |
Regional Popularity of "Nailah" 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 "Nailah" 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) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
40.02% 1791st/4475 |
69.48% 3609th/5194 |
43.07% 2721st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.61% 1769th/4582 |
20.16% 1041st/5164 |
22.73% 1662nd/7313 |
26.54% 1981st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.27% 1724th/3984 |
20.90% 938th/4487 |
18.21% 1242nd/6822 |
25.00% 1569th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nailah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nailah" 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.