Rising since 1985, #1,500 for girls today.
Popularity of Tyla since 1958
Babies named Tyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 128 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 245 |
| 1990s | 820 |
| 2000s | 987 |
| 2010s | 536 |
| 2020s | 468 |
Meaning & origin
Tyla is a modern feminine name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1958. It likely developed as a female equivalent of Tyler, an occupational surname for a tile maker. Though the name remained relatively rare for decades, it has been rising in use since 1985 and reached its peak rank of 1500 in the latest available year, 2025. In that year, about 1 in every 11,319 baby girls was named Tyla. Its most popular states include Louisiana, Maryland, and Georgia, suggesting a stronger presence in the South and Mid-Atlantic. The name's contemporary sound and similarity to other popular -la ending names like Mila and Lyla may contribute to its gradual growth.
Tyla is a modern coinage, likely emerging as a feminine variant of the name Tyler. Tyler itself derives from an Old English surname for a tile maker. The name Tyla first appeared in U.S. records in 1958, with occasional use throughout the latter half of the 20th century before gaining more popularity in the 21st.
Where Tyla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tyla” around the world
Where Tyla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Ty-Ty
Variants: Tylah
Sibling names for Tyla
Names that share Tyla's style, for a brother or sister.
