Nahla
Meaningdrink of water · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,822
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #861 in 2011
60 babies were named Nahla in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,433 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nahla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,810 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nahla, 60 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nahla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNahla first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2011, when it ranked #861. Today it's #2,822, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNahla is 5.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 26,810.
- TrendNahla has slipped 1,433 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,822. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedNahla is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #731. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Nahla means “drink of water”.
About the name Nahla
Nahla is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “drink of water”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-hla”. US birth records list Nahla for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 35 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #861 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,822, with 60 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,204,819 girls |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 304,878 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,916 girls |
| 2010s | 121 | 8,244 girls |
| 2020s | 68 | 14,645 girls |
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Nahla
What does the name Nahla mean?
Nahla means “drink of water” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Nahla?
Nahla has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Nahla a boy or girl name?
Nahla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nahla?
Nahla ranked #2,822 for US girls in 2025, given to 60 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#861).