Likely a modern creation, possibly meaning calm or serene
Nalaiyah is a modern American name with no singular established etymology. It is often interpreted as a variation of the Hawaiian name Nalani, meaning 'the heavens,' or influenced by the Arabic name Na'ila, meaning 'attainer' or 'successful.' Its rise in popularity is linked to the trend of melodic, multi-syllable names ending in -iyah.
Less common today
Nalaiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,206 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).