Nyla

Nyla - A very unique female name

Nyla appeared on the charts for the first time in 1922 on position #2049. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nyla and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nyla? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nyla. The baby girl name Nyla was given to 1,286 baby girls in 2025, ranking #239 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,014 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nyla peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 227.

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Nyla is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nyla is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #42 - and is the least popular in Iowa at position #556.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nyla is where you live.

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Nyla origin and meaning

Modern American — exact source uncertain

Uncertain — sometimes linked to Arabic Naila or to Nila, but neither derivation is firmly established for this spelling

Nyla appears sporadically in US records from 1922 but only became a regular choice in recent decades, rising to #239 in 2025. It fits the modern taste for short, vowel-ending girls' names, and claims tying it to one ancient source go beyond the evidence. Its story is mainly its sound.

Origin uncertain

Nyla is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Nyla, pop culture references for the name Nyla and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nyla

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nyla, sorted by popularity.

Nellie / Noelle / Nayeli / Nola / Nell / Nylah / Noel / Noelia / Nelly / Nala /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Nyla

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nyla a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nyla?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NY-luh · /ˈnaɪlə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Nylah — Spelling with a final h
• Nila — Similar spelling, also a separate Sanskrit name

Nicknames: Ny

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Nyla appeals for its brief, melodic sound and current momentum — it reached its highest use so far in 2024 — without feeling tied to one tradition.

Worth knowing

• It is easily confused with Nila, Lila and Isla, and the spelling will often need clarifying.