Nala is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #856 in 2025 with 317 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 428 births ranking #679. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 521.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,070 girls born was named Nala. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.