Successful or water lily
The name Nalia has multiple possible origins. In an Arabic context, it is often associated with the name Nailah, meaning 'successful' or 'one who attains.' Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to Hawaiian roots as a variation of Annaliese or referring to the water lily.
Less common today
Nalia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,322 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Baldur's Gate · Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
