A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Hyla since 1904
Babies named Hyla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1931, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hyla's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Hyla is a rare and unusual name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1904, the same year it reached its peak rank of 11,932. Despite its low historical usage, the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2018, suggesting a modest revival interest. The name's connection to the Greek mythological figure Hylas gives it a classical, nature-like feel, though its exact meaning remains uncertain. With an estimated 1 in 229,610 babies receiving the name in 2025, Hyla is a distinctive choice that stands apart from more common names.
The name Hyla likely derives from the Greek mythological figure Hylas, a companion of Heracles. The name Hylas is of uncertain etymology, but may be related to the Greek word 'hyle' (ὕλη) meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. As a given name, Hyla is extremely rare in the United States, first recorded in 1904 and experiencing a slight revival in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hylah, Hyla
Sibling names for Hyla
Names that share Hyla's style, for a brother or sister.
