Breath or variant of Nala
Anahla is a modern name likely created as a variant of the Arabic name Nahla, meaning 'a drink of water,' or the Sanskrit Nala, meaning 'stem.' It is often associated with the Hawaiian word 'Anela,' meaning 'angel,' or the Hebrew 'Hannah.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Anahla in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).