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Naylea

Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "attaining glory or success".

Name Census estimates that about 557 living Americans carry the first name Naylea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naylea today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naylea births was 2018 (40 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Naylea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

557

~ 1 in 615,358 Americans

Peak year

2018

40 babies that year

Average age

14

years old

2024 SSA rank

#5,540

Tracked since 1998

Popularity

Naylea: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Naylea from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 218 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naylea remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Naylea by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naylea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s01717
2000s0209209
2010s0218218
2020s0119119

Geography

Where Nayleas live

Origin

Meaning and history of Naylea

The name Naylea is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich cultural heritage. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "naya," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate," and the suffix "lea," which denotes a feminine form.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Naylea can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to the third millennium BCE. In this literary masterpiece, there is a character named Naylea, described as a priestess of great wisdom and beauty. Her name was invoked as a symbol of divine radiance and enlightenment.

During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Naylea gained popularity among the ruling classes. Historical records from this period mention a prominent figure named Naylea, who was known for her expertise in astrology and her contributions to the development of the lunar calendar.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, there is a goddess named Naylea, who was associated with the sun and was believed to be the personification of its life-giving rays. She was revered as a symbol of fertility and abundance, and her name was often invoked in rituals and ceremonies related to agriculture and harvest.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naylea. One of the earliest recorded figures was Naylea of Corinth (c. 500 BCE), a renowned Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and number theory.

In the 12th century CE, Naylea al-Baghdadi was a celebrated Arab poet and scholar from Baghdad. Her poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, were widely acclaimed and influential in the literary circles of the time.

During the Renaissance period, Naylea Rossetti (1492-1566) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for her exquisite portraiture and her mastery of the chiaroscuro technique. Her works were widely celebrated and can be found in prestigious museums and galleries across Europe.

In the 18th century, Naylea Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist and author, best known for her witty and insightful social commentary. Her novels, such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," are considered literary classics and have been widely adapted for the stage and screen.

More recently, Naylea Curie (1867-1934) was a pioneering French physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains an iconic figure in the fields of science and women's empowerment.

People

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FAQ

Naylea: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Naylea?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 557 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naylea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 615,358 US residents.

Is Naylea a common name?

We classify Naylea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 563 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Naylea most popular?

The single biggest year for Naylea was 2018, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naylea is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Naylea a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naylea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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