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Nashla

♀ Girl

Pronounced NAS-hla /ˈnæs.hlæ/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Nashla is a girl's name used in Spanish-speaking communities, though its precise meaning isn't well established.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3437 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 839

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119992025

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

Nashla turns up as a Spanish-language girl's name, but we don't have a confirmed meaning to attach to it. Rather than invent an etymology, we'll note honestly that its roots are unclear.

The two-syllable shape and the soft -la ending give it a gentle, contemporary sound that fits comfortably alongside other modern Spanish girls' names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nashla is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Nashla — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nashla Bogaert (1986-)
    Dominican actress, producer, and television host

If you like Nashla…

Perla— echoes that soft -la sound
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Gala— lands in the same popularity range
Lola— shares Nashla's Spanish roots
Micaela— echoes that soft -la sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nashla mean?

Nashla is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Nashla?

It's commonly said NAS-hla /ˈnæs.hlæ/.

Is Nashla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nashla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nashla?

In 2024, Nashla ranked #2951 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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