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Naila

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Pronounced NAH-ee-lah /ˈnɑː.iː.lə/Low

Meaning: Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desiresLow

In 30 seconds: Naila is an Arabic name meaning attainer or achiever, from the root nala meaning to attain or obtain. Used across the Arab world and Muslim communities, it expresses the aspiration that the child will achieve her goals and attain what she desires.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAttainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desires
U.S. rank (2025)#1728 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births118 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,235

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919532025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naila derives from the Arabic root nala meaning to attain, achieve, or obtain. As a feminine name it expresses the wish that the bearer will succeed in her goals. It has been used across the Arab world for many generations.

Naila is popular in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities worldwide. In the United States it appears among families with Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian Muslim heritage. Its three syllables flow gracefully.

Did you know? The Arabic root nala meaning to attain or achieve connects Naila to the broader concept of striving and success in Islamic culture, where achieving one's noble goals is seen as a sign of divine blessing and personal virtue.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Naila

Variations

NailahNaelaNayla

Nicknames

NaiLaila

Famous Bearers

  • ★Naila Kabeer (b. 1950)
    Bangladeshi-British feminist economist and Emeritus Professor at the London School of Economics

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Frequently Asked

What does Naila mean?

Naila means attainer or achiever in Arabic, from the root nala meaning to attain or obtain what one desires.

Is Naila an Arabic name?

Yes, Naila is an Arabic name used across Muslim communities worldwide.

How do you pronounce Naila?

Naila is pronounced NAH-ee-lah with three syllables.

What names are similar to Naila?

Similar Arabic names include Leila, Layla, and Nadia.

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