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Origin & history of Naila1
Arabic roots
Naila is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning successful or accomplished . Naila is a popular name in many Muslim countries, including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. In Hinduism, Naila is a goddess of the earth and fertility. Naila is also a Sanskrit word meaning lotus , which symbolizes spiritual growth and enlightenment. In some African cultures, Naila is a name given to girls born on Monday. Naila has been steadily rising in popularity in the US since the 1970s and is currently ranked 124th in popularity for girls' names. Naila has many variations, including Nayla, Nailah, and Naaila. Naila is a palindrome, meaning it reads the same way forward and backward. Naila has been associated with several positive traits, including intelligence, creativity, and determination. Naila is a versatile name that can be paired with a variety of middle names, such as Naila Rae, Naila Rose, or Naila Joy. Naila has been featured in several notable works of fiction, including the novel The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco and the movie The Naila Show by Spike Lee. Naila has a strong, confident sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a name that exudes power and grace.
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Root name
The root form of Naila is
Naila — meaning Acquirer, attainer, or successful person..
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Modern usage
Naila remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Naila?
2019
peak year
Today, Naila is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1534), with only about 148 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2019, 231 babies were given the name (ranked #1085 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Naila's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 3,117 babies have been registered as Naila since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
231
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,085)
(ranked #1,085)
148
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,480
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,117
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Naila1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
⚡Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
N5
A1
I9
L3
A1
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Naila🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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