Nylah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nylah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nylah?
Nylah is spelled N-Y-L-A-H. The name has 5 letters.
Nylah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Nylah may derive from the name Nia, which is of African origin meaning “purpose” or “bright.”
- Origin
- The name Nylah is commonly associated with modern English usage and may be a contemporary elaboration or variant of Nia.
- Pronunciation
- NY-lah · 2 syllables
Nylah Popularity in 2025
Rank#503
Recorded Births590
- Girls usage fell 53 places to #503 and recorded 105 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nylah Mean?
Nylah may derive from the name Nia, which is of African origin meaning “purpose” or “bright.”
Origin: The name Nylah is commonly associated with modern English usage and may be a contemporary elaboration or variant of Nia.
How Do You Pronounce Nylah?
PronunciationNY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Nylah?
- History
- Nylah has emerged primarily in recent decades and is recorded as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Nylah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 590 | #503 |
| 2024 | Girls | 695 | #450 |
| 2023 | Girls | 805 | #383 |
| 2022 | Girls | 735 | #430 |
| 2021 | Girls | 790 | #400 |
| 2020 | Girls | 775 | #402 |
| 2019 | Girls | 870 | #363 |
| 2018 | Girls | 758 | #408 |
| 2017 | Girls | 719 | #441 |
| 2016 | Girls | 804 | #415 |
| 2015 | Girls | 722 | #438 |
| 2014 | Girls | 743 | #429 |
| 2013 | Girls | 734 | #412 |
| 2012 | Girls | 704 | #444 |
| 2011 | Girls | 652 | #457 |
| 2010 | Girls | 486 | #604 |
| 2009 | Girls | 456 | #648 |
| 2008 | Girls | 349 | #819 |
| 2007 | Girls | 227 | #1,133 |
| 2006 | Girls | 207 | #1,173 |
| 2005 | Girls | 215 | #1,104 |
| 2004 | Girls | 162 | #1,314 |
| 2003 | Girls | 115 | #1,668 |
| 2002 | Girls | 133 | #1,432 |
When Was Nylah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
870 recorded births
National rank #363
2023 · Girls
805 recorded births
National rank #383
2016 · Girls
804 recorded births
National rank #415
2021 · Girls
790 recorded births
National rank #400
Where Nylah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #182 | 8 |
| SC | #210 | 23 |
| MD | #253 | 20 |
| LA | #271 | 16 |
| CT | #280 | 11 |
| OK | #296 | 14 |
| NY | #343 | 49 |
| GA | #364 | 30 |