Nilah
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Success
- Origin
- American
Nilah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,380 baby girls have been named Nilah. The name peaked in 2012 with 84 US births that year (rank #2258). In 2024, ranked #4616 nationally — 2,358 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Nilah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nilah births are: California (69), New York (69), North Carolina (39).
Other American-Origin Names Like Nilah
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5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nilah's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Nilah
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyla | From The River Nile. | Female | Greek |
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Compare Nilah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nilah against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).