Declining since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Knyla since 2004
Babies named Knyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Knyla is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 2004, reflecting the ongoing trend of creating distinctive feminine names through inventive combinations. Its rank in 2025 was 10,107th, with approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name, and it peaked in popularity in 2021. Since 2022, its trajectory has been falling. The name has not yet appeared in the top 1000 or been consistently recorded in any particular state. As a contemporary formation, Knyla lacks historical roots or cultural depth, but it fits within the pattern of names ending with 'la' that appeal to parents seeking a modern, unique choice.
Knyla first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly blending sounds from names like Kyla or an invented combination. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots in any established language family.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ny, Kny
Sibling names for Knyla
Names that share Knyla's style, for a brother or sister.
