girl's name
Nalya
nah-LYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 775
France
#757
2025 births
Nalya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2019, when 65 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 10,718 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nalya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 370 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 320 |
How Popular Is Nalya?
In 2025, Nalya was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #757 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Nalya Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nalya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nalya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nalya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nalya
- French nah-LYAH
Sibling Names for Nalya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nalya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nalya
How popular is the name Nalya?
In 2025, Nalya was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #757 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Nalya a girl's or a boy's name?
Nalya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nalya?
Nalya has 2 syllables.
When was Nalya most popular?
Nalya peaked in 2019, when 65 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nalya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nalya currently ranks #757 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.