UK girl's name
Nalah
An Arabic name meaning "one who attains" or "high achievement".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nalah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nalah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 13 births.
This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Nalah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nalah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 13 girls were registered as Nalah.
- • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nalah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
13 births
Estimated living
63
2026
Meaning
What does Nalah mean?
The name Nalah is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the earliest known Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nala," which means "stem" or "reed." It is speculated that the name was initially used to describe someone who was slender and graceful, much like a reed.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Nalah can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, particularly the epic Mahabharata. In this ancient Sanskrit text, Nala is the name of a virtuous king who is known for his wisdom, courage, and devotion to his wife, Damayanti. The story of Nala and Damayanti is a celebrated tale of love, loyalty, and perseverance in Indian literature.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nalah or its variations. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Nala, a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the development of the decimal number system.
Another prominent individual named Nalah was a 12th-century Sufi poet and mystic from Persia (present-day Iran). His poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and divine love, have been widely celebrated and continue to influence Persian literature to this day.
In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Nala Nath, who was a Hindu saint and scholar from the Punjab region of India. He was known for his teachings on spiritual enlightenment and is revered by many followers of the Nath tradition.
More recently, in the 19th century, Nalah Bixiya was a prominent writer and educator from the Muskogee Creek Nation in the United States. She played a significant role in preserving the Creek language and culture through her writings and advocacy efforts.
While the name Nalah may have originated in ancient India, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, each with its own unique interpretations and associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nalah over time
The chart below shows babies named Nalah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nalah, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nalah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nalah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3598 | 32 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3983 | 31 | 5 |
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- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nalah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nalah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nalah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nalah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 13 babies registered as Nalah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nalah?
An Arabic name meaning "one who attains" or "high achievement".
How many people are called Nalah in the UK?
A total of 63 babies have been registered as Nalah across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.