Rising since 2007, #2,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Iylah since 2007
Babies named Iylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 485 |
Meaning & origin
Iylah is a modern girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, reflecting the ongoing trend of invented names with soft, melodic endings. While its meaning is uncertain, it may draw from names like Ayla or Lyla. The name has been rising in use, reaching a peak rank of 2076 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 17,859 baby girls receiving the name that year. It is most popular in Indiana, Ohio, and New Jersey, suggesting a regional appeal in the Midwest and Northeast. Iylah remains uncommon, but its trajectory shows steady growth, fitting a pattern of names that feel familiar yet distinctive.
Iylah first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, part of a trend of invented names ending in '-lah' or '-yla'. It may be inspired by names like Ayla (meaning 'halo' or 'moonlight' in Turkish) or Lyla (a variant of Leila, meaning 'night' in Arabic), but no direct derivation is established. The name remains rare, with no clear historical or linguistic root.
Where Iylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iy, Lah
Sibling names for Iylah
Names that share Iylah's style, for a brother or sister.
