Nala Pet Name
Nala is a popular pet name, especially for cats and dogs. Find out what Nala means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Nala at a glance
How popular is Nala as a pet name?
Nala is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#63
Dog Name
#36
Cat Name
2,585
Pet Records
Nala pet name popularity over time
Is Nala a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Nala is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Nala more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Nala?
Based on the available breed data, Nala appears among:
What does the name Nala mean?
Nala means "Gift, successful" and comes from Swahili (Swahili).
The name is associated with modern, pop culture, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Nala nicknames
What kind of pet name is Nala?
Nala fits these categories:
Nala as a human name
Nala is also used as a human name. Ranked #89 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Famous pets named Nala
Name insights for Nala
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,585
Last updated
2026-09-16