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Anylah

ah-NYE-lah · Likely a modern invented name, possibly formed from the popular sound pattern '-ny-lah' found in names like Aniyah, with no established etymological meaning.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,117
Babies named in 2025
88
Peak popularity
2019
2025 frequency
1 in 18,264 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2001

Rising since 2001, #2,117 for girls today.

Popularity of Anylah since 2001

Babies named Anylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

428412620102020Most births 2019Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s220
2010s972
2020s591

Meaning & origin

Anylah is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 2001, a year of first recorded usage. Its popularity was modest, reaching a peak rank of 2,117 in 2019 before declining slightly. As of 2023, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 18,264 girls, placing it in the moderately used category. Anylah's trajectory has been rising since its inception, reflecting the broader trend of invented, melodic names that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name resonates most strongly in states like Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia, where parents show a preference for unique lyrical names. Anylah fits comfortably alongside other contemporary creations like Aniyah and Kamila, offering a fresh but not unfamiliar sound.

Anylah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the Social Security data in 2001. It follows the trend of creating lyrical, three-syllable names ending in '-lah', drawing inspiration from the phonetic structure of contemporary names like Aniyah and Anaya. The name does not have historical roots in any language or culture.

Where Anylah is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Annie, Lala

Variants: Anylahh, Anaila

Sibling names for Anylah

Names that share Anylah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aniyah, Kamila, Aaliyah, Jada, Maya

Brothers: Jaylen, Amir, Kai, Zion, Micah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anylah mean?
Anylah is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was created in the early 2000s, likely as a variation of names like Aniyah, with the '-lah' ending adding a soft, feminine sound.
How popular is the name Anylah?
Anylah was ranked 2,117 in the United States in 2023, with approximately 1 in 18,264 newborn girls given the name that year. It peaked in popularity in 2019.
Is Anylah a girl's name?
Yes, Anylah is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. It first appeared in U.S. records for girls in 2001.