US Popularity Rank: 6274

Origin: Russian

Meaning: Christmas day; Gift

Nalia is a girl’s name that is thought to be of either Arabic, Portuguese, or Russian origin. It’s believed to be a form of Nalya and diminutive of the name Natalya, which in Russian means “Christmas Day.” In Portuguese, it may be a form of Nália or Anália. Some other sources suggest that it’s a variant of the name Nala, which has Swahili roots and means “gift.” Your little bundle of joy is the greatest gift, and this pretty name will serve as a sweet reminder of that.