Nala

Meaning of Nala

Nala means "stem", "hollow", or "lotus". It is also associated with the Swahili word for "gift".

Nala has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nala

After ranking as high as #679 in 2019, Nala has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nala

• Nala Cat
  Famous Instagram cat
• Nala Simone
  Model and influencer
• Nala Wayans
  Actress and comedian
• Nala Ry
  TikTok personality
• Nala Henry
  Singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Nala

What does the name Nala mean?

Nala means nala means "stem", "hollow", or "lotus". it is also associated with the swahili word for "gift", and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nala a boy's or a girl's name?

Nala is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nala?

Nala did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nala most popular?

Nala peaked at #679 in 2019.