Holding steady.
Popularity of Guyla since 1916
Babies named Guyla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Guyla's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Guyla is a rare feminine name that saw its highest usage in the United States in 1939, its peak year according to Social Security data. Although it has never entered the top 1,000 names, its trajectory has been stable since the mid-20th century, with a small but consistent presence. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a feminine variant of Guy, which derives from a Germanic root meaning 'wood', or a creative respelling of Gala. Guyla's top states of historical use remain unrecorded in the data, suggesting a dispersed pattern. Despite its obscurity, the name has a vintage charm that aligns with early 20th-century naming trends.
The name Guyla is of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a feminine form of Guy, a name of French origin ultimately from the Germanic root 'witu' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. Alternatively, it could be a respelling of Gala, a short form of Galina or a name of independent use. Guyla first appeared in U.S. records in the early 20th century and saw modest use, particularly in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Guy
Sibling names for Guyla
Names that share Guyla's style, for a brother or sister.
