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Naly

Quick answerNaly is a Khmer name meaning "first" or "beautiful," derived from the Khmer language spoken in Cambodia, with roots in Southeast Asian naming traditions.

Khmer · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,948
TrendRising ↑
Peak year1991
Syllables2
OriginKhmer
LanguageKhmer
CultureCambodian
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#3,990

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Naly

Naly is a Khmer name meaning "first" or "beautiful," derived from the Khmer language spoken in Cambodia, with roots in Southeast Asian naming traditions.

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Etymology

Naly is a Khmer name meaning "first" or "beautiful," derived from the Khmer language spoken in Cambodia, with roots in Southeast Asian naming traditions. The name is primarily used in Cambodia and among Khmer diaspora communities, reflecting Cambodian cultural and Buddhist heritage.

Naly currently ranks #16,948 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.

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