Lyla
girl name#80 in 2025Lyla entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #80 in 2025, ranks #80 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1884–2025
#80
rank today
#80
peak (2025)
3,089
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1015 |
| 1890s | #995 |
| 1900s | #1097 |
| 1910s | #954 |
| 1920s | #792 |
| 1930s | #871 |
| 1940s | #1058 |
| 1950s | #1584 |
| 1960s | #2919 |
| 1970s | #3571 |
| 1980s | #3905 |
| 1990s | #3441 |
| 2000s | #919 |
| 2010s | #136 |
| 2020s | #99 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lyla has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 46,500 people named Lyla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lyla is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lyla in 2025?
- Lyla ranks #80 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,089 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lyla most popular?
- Lyla peaked in 2025, reaching #80 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lyla with classmates?
- Lyla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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