2,687births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1968Peak · Ireland
#387Scotland 2025
Nuala is a girl name family recorded 2,687 times in 5 countries since 1948. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#387 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1968, at 152.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nuala
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuala | English | 1,317 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1968 | – |
| Nuala | English | 773 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1197 | 2021 | ▼ 23 % |
| Nuala | English | 363 | 🇺🇸 United States | #11932 | 2009 | ▼ 12 % |
| Nuala | English | 201 | 🏴 Scotland | #387 | 2016 | ▲ 75 % |
| Nuala | English | 33 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 1997 | – |
Questions about Nuala
How popular is the name Nuala?
In 2025 it ranked #387 in Scotland. Official registers record 2,687 births across 5 countries.
When was Nuala most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1968, at 152.5 births per 100,000.
Is Nuala a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nuala is a girl name.