Nylah Girl

Popularity: #448 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NIE-lah //ˈnaɪ.lə//

Origin: Arabic; English

Meaning: Arabic: night; English: champion

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nylah is believed to have roots in Arabic, derived from the word "nailah," which means "successful" or "achiever." This etymology reflects a positive connotation associated with accomplishment and success. The name has also been linked to the Arabic verb "naala," which means "to attain" or "to achieve." As Arabic spread through various regions, particularly during the Islamic Golden Age, the name and its variants began to be adopted in different cultures, influencing naming practices in various parts of the world.

Historically, the name Nylah and its variants have appeared in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions, where names often carry significant meanings tied to virtues and aspirations. While specific historical milestones directly associated with the name Nylah may not be extensively documented, the broader cultural significance of names in Arabic tradition has been well established since the early centuries of Islam, with many names reflecting desirable traits and qualities.

Culturally, names like Nylah resonate with themes of success and achievement, making them appealing in various contexts. The name may also have connections to the Nile River, which has been a symbol of life and prosperity in ancient Egyptian culture, although this connection is more thematic than etymological.

The enduring appeal of names that signify positive attributes has contributed to the continued use of Nylah and its variants across different cultures and eras.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nylah was first seen in the United States in 1992.

Nylah has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, California, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Nylah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Nylah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nylah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Nylah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
TX 75
12%
FL 65
10%
NY 43
7%
CA 40
6%
GA 35
5%
PA 30
5%
OH 28
4%
MD 26
4%
VA 26
4%
NC 25
4%
TN 25
4%
IL 24
4%
MA 21
3%
AZ 17
3%
SC 16
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nylah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 590 590
2024 695 695
2023 805 805
2022 735 735
2021 790 790
2020 775 775
2019 870 870
2018 758 758
2017 719 719
2016 804 804
2015 722 722
2014 743 743
2013 734 734
2012 704 704
2011 652 652
2010 486 486
2009 456 456
2008 349 349
2007 227 227
2006 207 207
2005 215 215
2004 162 162
2003 115 115
2002 133 133
2001 78 78
2000 66 66
1999 36 36
1998 46 46
1997 24 24
1996 24 24
1995 14 14
1992 5 5