Nahla
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nahla: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
A name with a distinctly international feel, Nahla has Arabic origins, derived from the root *n-h-l* meaning "drink of water" or "to quench one's thirst" – a gentle, life-giving image. It also appears in Swahili with the meaning "success" or "gift," adding a layer of aspirational warmth. The name gained widespread attention when actress Halle Berry chose it for her daughter in 2008, bringing Nahla into the modern celebrity spotlight. While no specific place shares its exact spelling, the Arabic root connects it to the word "Nile," one of the world's great rivers. Though not a traditional Scottish name, Nahla has found a steady place in Scotland's naming charts since the early 2000s, often chosen for its lyrical sound and cross-cultural appeal.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #8163 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y