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Xylah

ZY-luh · Modern invented name, possibly inspired by the sound of names like Zyla or Xyla, with no traditional meaning.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,583
Babies named in 2025
67
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 23,989 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2007

Rising since 2007, #2,583 for girls today.

Popularity of Xylah since 2007

Babies named Xylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

32649620102020Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s15
2010s153
2020s375

Meaning & origin

Xylah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, reflecting a broader trend of creative, phonetic spellings and the stylistic appeal of the letter X. As of 2025, it ranked 2583rd, with about 1 in 23,989 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has risen steadily, peaking in 2023, and it has been most common in North Carolina, New York, and Texas. The name's appeal lies in its distinctive sound and contemporary feel, making it a choice for parents seeking a unique yet accessible option.

Xylah is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It likely draws from the fashionable 'x' initial and the popular '-lah' suffix, echoing names like Zyla or Xyla. The name has no historical or linguistic derivation from any established naming tradition.

Where Xylah is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Zy, Lala

Variants: Zylah, Xyla, Zyla

Sibling names for Xylah

Names that share Xylah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zara, Nova, Luna, Mila, Aria

Brothers: Xander, Kai, Miles, Ezra, Jax

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Xylah mean?
Xylah is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was first recorded in the U.S. in 2007 and is likely a creative combination of sounds from similar trendy names.
How popular is Xylah currently?
As of 2025, Xylah ranked 2583rd in the U.S., with approximately 1 in every 23,989 newborns given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2007, peaking in 2023.
Is Xylah a boy or girl name?
Xylah is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.