Nala
Girl name · Swahili · pronounced NAH-luh
Verified name
What does Nala mean?
Beloved, queen, gift
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 641 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 590 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Nali
Variant: Nahla
Related: Nala
Using Nala across cultures
Globally famous and widely loved in modern cultures.
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