Nuala
- Pronunciation
- [Nua-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Lovely Shoulders
- Origin
- Irish
Nuala Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 356 baby girls have been named Nuala. The name peaked in 2009 with 26 US births that year (rank #5501). In 2024, ranked #7479 nationally — 1,978 places below its 2009 peak.
Top States for Nuala
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nuala births are: New York (22).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Nuala
If you like Nuala's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nuala's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Nuala
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nola | Famous | Female | Celtic |
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Compare Nuala to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nuala against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).