Rising since 2013, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Vyla since 2011
Babies named Vyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Vyla is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2011. Since 2013 it has been on a rising trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 4,352 in 2025 with an estimated 1 in 50,227 newborn girls receiving the name. Its highest concentration of use is in California. Vyla belongs to a cluster of short, vowel-heavy names ending in 'la' (such as Myla, Kyla, and Lyla) that have gained popularity in the 21st century. As a contemporary coinage, it lacks historical meaning or traditional roots, making it a truly modern choice.
Vyla is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2011. It appears to be a respelling or variation of Vela, or a feminine elaboration of the surname Vane, influenced by the fashionable -yla suffix seen in names like Myla and Kyla. The name has no historical or traditional roots.
Where Vyla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vy
Sibling names for Vyla
Names that share Vyla's style, for a brother or sister.
