US Popularity:4101
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):African
Meaning:First drink of water; Water in the desert
Try out this adorable girl's name if you've been yearning for a way to honor baby's Arabic or African heritage. Meaning "first drink of water" or "water in the desert," Nahla means so much to so many people across the globe. In Swahili and other African languages, it means "honeybee," "gift," and even "beloved." You might also love this moniker’s connection to Disney's The Lion King and the fiery and strong-willed Nala. If a touch of glamor is what you're looking for, Halle Berry chose this lovely name for her daughter.

How Popular Is The Name Nahla?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nahla is currently #2536 on The Bump
Girl:Nahla is currently #1735 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nahla is currently #4101 in U.S. births
Girl:Nahla is currently #2273 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2273
in 2023
- 486
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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