Nala
What does Nala mean?
Prosperous, successful woman.
What's the origin of Nala?
African
How is Nala pronounced?
ˈneɪlə
What does it say about you to have a cat named Nala?
Nala is a name that means "princess" in Hindi. It may reflect your personality or interests, or it may be chosen for you by someone you know.
Is Nala a good cat name?
Nala has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Nala is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!
Nala is found in these categories:
exotic
She's named after a beloved lioness from Disney's Lion King.
cute
Lion King's sweet, playful lioness inspires this adorable feline moniker.
traditional
Popularized by Disney's Lion King, many pet owners followed suit.
Popularity
Based on likes, Nala ranks #52 with users of MeowNames.com.
Nala is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Nala is considerably more popular than most other cat names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Nala was, over the past 30 days, the 17th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of December 2024, Nala is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.
In the past week, Nala was viewed 73 times, and liked 2 times.
February 20, 2024
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