Nyala
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Winner, achiever
Origin: Arabic (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #12841 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nylah. Shares the meaning 'Winner, achiever.'
Similar names: nyal, nyalah, nayali, nyayla, nalah, nalla, nya, nylah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nyala? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Nyala, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nyala
What does the name Nyala mean?
Nyala means “Winner, achiever” from Arabic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nyala?
Nyala has Arabic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Winner, achiever”.
How popular is Nyala?
Nyala ranked #11932 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Nyala most popular?
Nyala peaked in 2009 with 18 babies registered that year.
Is Nyala a boy or girl name?
Nyala is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Nyalas in registered births are female.
Is the name Nyala rising or falling in popularity?
Nyala has fallen 436 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11496 in 2020 to #11932 in 2025.
How long has Nyala been recorded?
Nyala appears in birth records across 31 years — from 1987 through 2025.