Nyla
How to say it: NY-luh · /ˈnaɪlə/
Possibly from Arabic 'Naila' meaning attainer or achiever of success; also used as a modern coinage.
Nyla was the 169th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,315 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 8% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #174 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #169 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,315 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,608 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +8% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #174 |
| In France, 2025 | #518 among girls’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its peak in the 2020s, Nyla reflects a steady climb. Momentum is expected to ease downward.
What goes with it
Soft around the edges, Nyla moves lightly. Nala feels close in spirit.
Middle names that flow with Nyla →
Nicknames
- Ny
Honouring a Nyla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nyla is about 1 in 67.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #518 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #215. Ireland: #409.
Famous people named Nyla
- Nyla Ali Khan (born 1972)Indian academic
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