Rising since 2003, #2,064 for girls today.
Popularity of Ryla since 2003
Babies named Ryla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 360 |
| 2020s | 455 |
Meaning & origin
Ryla first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003 and has been steadily climbing in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 2064 in 2025. Currently, about 1 in 17,662 girls receives the name, reflecting its recent rise. The name is most common in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Ryla fits a modern trend of names ending in 'la' with an initial 'R', similar to Myla and Kyla, but it remains relatively rare, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name.
Ryla is a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular sound elements 'ry' (as in Rylee or Ryan) and the fashionable suffix '-la'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and has been rising in use, particularly in the 2020s. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots.
Where Ryla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry, Ryy
Sibling names for Ryla
Names that share Ryla's style, for a brother or sister.
