Zylah
How to say it: ZY-luh · /ˈzaɪlə/
Modern American respelling of Zyla/Zilah - melodic invention with trendy Zy- and -lah.
Zylah was the 653rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 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 | 137 |
| 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
Almost entirely a creation of the last forty years, Zylah found its high in the 2020s. It remains at that high now with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Melodic with soft and breathy edges, Zylah feels creative in spirit. Nevaeh makes a kindred companion.
Nicknames
- Zy
Honouring a Zylah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zylah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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