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Nazila

Quick answerNazila is a Persian feminine name derived from the root "nazil," meaning "descent" or "descending," often interpreted as "noble" or "of high descent." The name is primarily used in Persian and Middle Eastern cultures, particularly among Iranian and Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Persian…

Persian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,638
TrendStable
Peak year2021
Syllables3
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CultureIranian/Middle Eastern
ReligionIslam
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#3,638

Popularity over time

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

About the name Nazila

Nazila is a Persian feminine name derived from the root "nazil," meaning "descent" or "descending," often interpreted as "noble" or "of high descent." The name is primarily used in Persian and Middle Eastern cultures, particularly among Iranian and Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Persian literature and Islamic traditions.

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Etymology

Nazila is a Persian feminine name derived from the root "nazil," meaning "descent" or "descending," often interpreted as "noble" or "of high descent." The name is primarily used in Persian and Middle Eastern cultures, particularly among Iranian and Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Persian literature and Islamic traditions.

Nazila currently ranks #3,638 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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