What is the origin of the name Naila?

Naila is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Naila?

Naila is currently ranked #1459 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Naila?

Naila is pronounced NAH-ee-lah.

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GirlArabic

Naila

NAH-ee-lah

Popularity

#1459

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

3,117

Peak Year

#231 in 2019

First Recorded

1953

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Means 'successful' or 'achiever' in Arabic. It's a popular name in many Islamic cultures.

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Nai Nila

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Nai Nila

Spelling Variations

Nayla Na'ila

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amina Salma Zara

Personality Traits

SuccessfulAmbitiousDeterminedIntelligent

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