Nyla
girl name#236 in 2025Nyla entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #227 in 2021, ranks #236 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1915–2025
#236
rank today
#227
peak (2021)
1,315
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3222 |
| 1920s | #1768 |
| 1930s | #1204 |
| 1940s | #1174 |
| 1950s | #1352 |
| 1960s | #2452 |
| 1970s | #3718 |
| 1980s | #4364 |
| 1990s | #2924 |
| 2000s | #523 |
| 2010s | #316 |
| 2020s | #238 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nyla has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 26,500 people named Nyla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nyla is a kid of about 11 — 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 Nyla in 2025?
- Nyla ranks #236 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,315 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nyla most popular?
- Nyla peaked in 2021, reaching #227 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nyla with classmates?
- Nyla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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