Declining since 2009, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Cyla since 1988
Babies named Cyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Cyla is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, making it one of the newer additions to the baby name landscape. Its peak popularity came in 2002, but since 2009 its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a broader trend away from similar-sounding inventive variants. In 2025, it ranked 10,107th, with only about 1 in every 178,585 newborns given the name. Despite its obscurity, Cyla offers a subtle, contemporary alternative to the more familiar Kyla or Lyla, though its meaning remains uncertain and its origins are rooted in modern naming creativity rather than ancient tradition.
Cyla is a relatively recent name, first recorded in the United States in 1988. It likely emerged as a creative spelling variant of names such as Kyla or Lyla, or as a feminine form of Cyle. Its exact derivation is unclear, and it has no known ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cy
Sibling names for Cyla
Names that share Cyla's style, for a brother or sister.
