Nylah
How to say it: NY-luh · /ˈnaɪlə/
Variant of Nyla; possibly from Arabic 'na'il' meaning 'attainer' or a modern phonetic coinage without firmly established etymology.
Nylah was the 169th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 590 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 | 590 |
| 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, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in heavy use, Nylah rose to its peak in the 2020s. Resting at that high, a downward turn is foreseen.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft, Nylah moves gently from start to finish. Maleah matches its modern melody.
Nicknames
- Ny
- Lah
Honouring a Nylah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nylah 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: #393.
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Nylah
The one-minute style quiz.