Gender: Female
Origin: Irish, Arabic
Meaning: Fair shouldered one, White Shoulder, Fair
Pronunciation: NOO-lah, /ˈnuːlə/, N UW AA L AH
Popularity Rank: #20,864
Derived from the Irish word "fionnghuala" meaning "fair shoulder" or "fair shouldered one". It is also associated with swans in Irish mythology.
The name Nuala is of Irish, Arabic origin and means Fair shouldered one, White Shoulder, Fair, Exceptionally Lovely. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nuala is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 21 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NOO-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnuːlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N UW AA L AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nuala is recorded 1,952 times globally, ranking it as the 20,864th most common name worldwide.
Nuala is most prevalent in Ireland, with 1,161 occurrences, making it the 262th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Nuala is found among 1 in every 80 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #262 | 1 : 80 |
| United Kingdom | #1,633 | 1 : 881 |
| United States of America | #23,853 | 1 : 28,716 |
| Italy | #23,595 | 1 : 34,780 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nuala from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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