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Denyla

də-NYE-lə · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2007

Rising since 2007, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Denyla since 2004

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

591420102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s34
2010s76
2020s64

Meaning & origin

Denyla is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security baby name list in 2004. It remains quite rare; as of 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls, ranking 8,860 in the national data. The name reached its highest popularity in 2021, though it has been on a rising trajectory since 2007. No specific top states were recorded for Denyla, underscoring its scattered but increasing use. Its origins are uncertain but likely reflect a modern coinage, a pattern seen in many contemporary names.

Denyla first appeared in the United States in 2004. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly formed by blending elements from names like Denise or Danika with the fashionable -la suffix. No traditional etymology or meaning has been established.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Denyla mean?
The meaning of Denyla is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, so it does not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Denyla?
Denyla is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 8,860 in the United States, meaning it was given to about 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls.
Is Denyla a boy or girl name?
Denyla is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.