Nyala
NYE-uh-luh
Popularity
#10036
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
324
Peak Year
#18 in 2009
First Recorded
1987
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
This name has multiple origins, most notably Swahili, where it means 'to be happy' or 'joyful,' and also refers to a type of African antelope.
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