Declining since 2020, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Damyla since 2007
Babies named Damyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Damyla entered the U.S. naming pool in 2007, a modern coinage with no clear etymological roots. It achieved its highest rank of 10,917 in 2025, where approximately 1 in 200,908 newborns received the name. The name peaked in usage in 2020 and has since been falling in popularity, a trajectory that suggests its appeal may have been tied to a short-lived trend. Unlike many names with deep historical or linguistic backgrounds, Damyla's formation appears to rely on phonetic appeal, combining the popular 'D' start with the melodic '-myla' ending. Its lack of top states or established variants reinforces its status as a distinctly contemporary and uncommon choice, favored by parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
Damyla first appeared in U.S. records in the 2000s, likely as a modern coinage combining elements from names such as Damaris (Greek for 'gentle') or Maya (of multiple origins) with the fashionable -y/-la ending. It has no documented historical usage or roots in established languages, and its rise reflects contemporary trends in name creation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dami, Myla
Variants: Damila, Damylla
Sibling names for Damyla
Names that share Damyla's style, for a brother or sister.
