Declining since 2013, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Niyla since 1997
Babies named Niyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 319 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Niyla is a modern American name first recorded in 1997. It reached its peak rank of 6,116 in 2012, but has since declined in use, falling out of the top 6,000 by 2025. The name is given to about 1 in 84,593 girls today, reflecting its rarity. It has not been recorded in any U.S. state's top names, indicating a scattered, low-level usage. Niyla appears to be a respelling of Nyla or Nila, following the trend of names ending in -yla that emerged in the late 20th century. Without a clear etymology or historical roots, its appeal lies in its modern sound and simplicity.
Niyla is a recent coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It likely arose as a respelling or variation of names like Nyla or Nila, possibly influenced by the fashionable -yla suffix seen in names like Kayla or Jayla. There is no established meaning beyond its phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niy, Nini
Sibling names for Niyla
Names that share Niyla's style, for a brother or sister.
