Sibling names for Nala
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Nala usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Nala, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Nala
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laikyn | #1,725 | 623 | 2010s | |
| Arya | noble (Sanskrit) | #158 | 10,412 | 2010s |
| Raelynn | #116 | 12,572 | 2010s | |
| Kora | maiden (probably) | #491 | 3,101 | 2010s |
| Emori | #1,564 | 669 | 2020s | |
| Journee | journey (word name) | #258 | 7,102 | 2020s |
| Liah | #1,322 | 843 | 2010s | |
| Italy | #1,936 | 593 | 2010s | |
| Sloane | descendant of Sluaghadhán (surname) | #141 | 9,891 | 2020s |
| Samaira | #2,059 | 461 | 2010s | |
| Haniya | #2,832 | 329 | 2010s |
Brother names for Nala
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayn | beauty, grace | #253 | 6,712 | 2020s |
| Jhett | #1,715 | 513 | 2010s | |
| Jensen | son of Jens (John) | #282 | 5,579 | 2010s |
| Remington | settlement by the boundary stream (place name) | #307 | 6,521 | 2010s |
| Amen | #2,036 | 354 | 2010s | |
| Benaiah | #1,170 | 754 | 2010s | |
| Finn | #206 | 9,658 | 2010s | |
| Grey | grey (color); also surname | #1,014 | 1,469 | 2010s |
| Lachlan | from Lochlann, 'land of lochs' (Norway) | #606 | 1,891 | 2010s |
| Ronan | little seal | #247 | 6,486 | 2010s |
| Raiden | #432 | 3,974 | 2010s | |
| Judah | praised | #178 | 10,474 | 2010s |
Nala's era
Nala ranked #856 for girls in 2025, against #950 in 2015. Its best year was 2019, at #679. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Nala included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Nala
These names follow Nala's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Nala. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Kamilla same ending as Nala
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Nala's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Nala's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Nala or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Nala itself are excluded.