Rising since 2004, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Sanyla since 2004
Babies named Sanyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Sanyla is a modern, rare American name first recorded in 2004. Its peak came in 2012, and it has been rising in use since its debut. Despite its low rank at 10,107 in 2025, the name's trajectory shows growing, albeit niche, adoption. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, with no established top states for usage. As a contemporary invention, Sanyla carries no traditional etymology or cultural roots, appealing to parents seeking a unique, melodic-sounding name.
Sanyla appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from elements of names like Sandra or Sanya combined with a fashionable suffix. It first appears in U.S. records in 2004, and its spelling with a 'y' suggests a creative variation. The name has no documented historical use outside the United States.
Sibling names for Sanyla
Names that share Sanyla's style, for a brother or sister.
