Zyla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zyla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zyla?
Zyla is spelled Z-Y-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Zyla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The literal meaning of “Zyla” is uncertain; it may derive from roots meaning “life” or “to live” in some Slavic languages.
- Origin
- The name “Zyla” is associated with Slavic linguistic origins, connected to roots pertaining to life or vitality.
- Pronunciation
- ZIE-lah · 2 syllables
Zyla Popularity in 2025
Rank#950
Recorded Births271
- Girls usage fell 50 places to #950 and recorded 24 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 Zyla Mean?
The literal meaning of “Zyla” is uncertain; it may derive from roots meaning “life” or “to live” in some Slavic languages.
Origin: The name “Zyla” is associated with Slavic linguistic origins, connected to roots pertaining to life or vitality.
How Do You Pronounce Zyla?
PronunciationZIE-lah
Syllables2
Zyla 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 | 271 | #950 |
| 2024 | Girls | 295 | #900 |
| 2023 | Girls | 253 | #1,005 |
| 2022 | Girls | 224 | #1,107 |
| 2021 | Girls | 212 | #1,153 |
| 2020 | Girls | 161 | #1,357 |
| 2019 | Girls | 134 | #1,585 |
| 2018 | Girls | 167 | #1,346 |
| 2017 | Girls | 151 | #1,478 |
| 2016 | Girls | 101 | #1,972 |
| 2015 | Girls | 98 | #2,012 |
| 2014 | Girls | 88 | #2,154 |
| 2013 | Girls | 67 | #2,626 |
| 2012 | Girls | 67 | #2,654 |
| 2011 | Girls | 41 | #3,723 |
| 2010 | Girls | 37 | #4,023 |
| 2009 | Girls | 30 | #4,805 |
| 2008 | Girls | 31 | #4,761 |
| 2007 | Girls | 28 | #5,097 |
| 2006 | Girls | 17 | #7,142 |
| 2005 | Girls | 19 | #6,245 |
| 2004 | Girls | 17 | #6,768 |
| 2003 | Girls | 7 | #12,408 |
| 2002 | Girls | 8 | #11,108 |
When Was Zyla 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.
2024 · Girls
295 recorded births
National rank #900
2025 · Girls
271 recorded births
National rank #950
2023 · Girls
253 recorded births
National rank #1,005
2022 · Girls
224 recorded births
National rank #1,107
Where Zyla 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #394 | 11 |
| AL | #481 | 10 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| VA | #606 | 12 |
| SC | #614 | 7 |
| PA | #647 | 15 |