Naila

Naila is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “gracious.” In 2024 it was given to 150 girls in the United States.

Naila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“gracious”

About the name Naila

Naila belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “gracious” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Naila first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1085 in 2019, and in 2024 150 babies received the name — 3,117 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Naila in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#1085 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Naila in 2024
150
Total since 1880
3,117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naila mean?

Naila means “gracious” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Naila a boy or girl name?

Naila is a girl name. In 2024, 150 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Naila?

Naila comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Naila?

Naila first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #1085 in 2019, and 150 babies were given the name in 2024.

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