Nyala

nee-AH-la

African, Ethiopian

"mountain goat"

Nyala Origin and Meaning

The name Nyala is a girl's name of African origin meaning "mountain goat".

Nyala is a secret nature name with a fashionable animal meaning. Nyala might be an appropriate name for a baby girl born under the sign of Capricorn, which is symbolized by the goat, or in the Chinese Year of the Goat -- though the last one was 2015 and we won't have another until 2027. Although the nee beginning is most frequently cited as the correct pronunciation, the name can -- and often will -- be pronounced with the first syllable rhyming with my and sigh.

Nyala Popularity

• 1867 Nameberry 2024

20 Names Similar to Nyala

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Nyala.

• Nayana
• Neela
• Niara
• Amadi
• Kazia
• Taci
• Dayo
• Yasmeen
• Ivara
• Pavana
• Nya
• Najila
• Orsa
• Anala
• Salana
• Darya
• Ayala
• Nordica
• Kamali
• Nahara

Nyala in Pop Culture

• Nyala species of Ethiopian antelope