Nylah
girl name#503 in 2025Nylah entered the US charts in 1992, peaked at #363 in 2019, ranks #503 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1992–2025
#503
rank today
#363
peak (2019)
590
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5757 |
| 2000s | #1374 |
| 2010s | #441 |
| 2020s | #428 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nylah has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Nylah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nylah is a kid of about 9 — 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 Nylah in 2025?
- Nylah ranks #503 among US girl names in 2025, with 590 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nylah most popular?
- Nylah peaked in 2019, reaching #363 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nylah with classmates?
- Nylah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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