Rising since 2006, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Alyla since 2003
Babies named Alyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Alyla is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, with no prior historical use. Its melodic sound and ambiguous origins fit a contemporary trend for soft, feminine names ending in 'a.' As of 2025, Alyla ranked 6,325th nationally, with approximately 1 in 89,293 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been rising in usage since 2006, reaching its peak rank in 2024. Its trajectory suggests modest but steady growth, though it remains quite rare. Alyla's appeal likely lies in its resemblance to familiar names like Ayla and Lila, offering a unique twist without straying too far from popular patterns. No U.S. state has recorded significant use, reinforcing its status as a niche choice.
Alyla is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003. It may be a creative respelling of Leila (Arabic for 'night') or Lila, or a hybrid of Ayla and Lila. The name has no long historical or linguistic tradition, reflecting a contemporary preference for melodic, feminine-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ly, Lala
Sibling names for Alyla
Names that share Alyla's style, for a brother or sister.
