Nylah

Nylah: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name#504 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Nylah

  • A female given name.

How popular is Nylah?

#504girls, 2025
590U.S. babies in 2025
#363peak rank (2019)
13,739babies since 1880

Since 1880, 13,739 girls in the U.S. have been named Nylah. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #504 for girls, with 590 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025870 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Nylah FAQ

What does the name Nylah mean?

A female given name.

How popular is the name Nylah?

Since 1880, 13,739 girls in the U.S. have been named Nylah. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #504 for girls, with 590 babies given the name.

Is Nylah a boy or girl name?

Nylah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,739 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.