Zyla
How to say it: ZY-luh · /ˈzaɪlə/
Modern invented name, possibly a stylized blend of Zyla/Xyla sounds; no established etymology.
Zyla was the 653rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 271 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #442 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #653 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 271 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,837 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #442 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zyla counts as a fresh creation of recent decades. Currently at its peak in the 2020s, it appears set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Light and airy with soft edges and a breathy fizz, Zyla feels creative. Ziva matches its spark and Nyra moves in a similar lane.
Nicknames
- Zy
- Zyl
Honouring a Zyla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zyla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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