Nylah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIE-lah / /ˈnaɪ.lə/Arabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: night; English: champion
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Nylah is derived from 'laylah,' meaning night, often associated with beauty and tranquility. In English-speaking contexts, it is sometimes viewed as a modern variant of names like Nyla, which can imply a sense of victory or achievement.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nyla
- Nailah
International Variants
- Naila (Arabic)
- Naila (Urdu)
Famous people named Nylah
Nylah Anderson — activist.
Nylah B. — social media influencer.
Fictional characters named Nylah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nylah was first seen in the United States in 1992. Nylah has ranked as high as #652 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)
Top States for Nylah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 75 | |
| FL | 65 | |
| NY | 43 | |
| CA | 40 | |
| GA | 35 | |
| PA | 30 | |
| OH | 28 | |
| VA | 26 | |
| MD | 26 | |
| NC | 25 | |
| TN | 25 | |
| IL | 24 | |
| MA | 21 | |
| AZ | 17 | |
| LA | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2003 | 115 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 215 |
| 2006 | 207 |
| 2007 | 227 |
| 2008 | 348 |
| 2009 | 456 |
| 2010 | 486 |
| 2011 | 652 |
| 2012 | 703 |
| 2013 | 734 |
| 2014 | 743 |
| 2015 | 722 |
| 2016 | 804 |
| 2017 | 719 |
| 2018 | 758 |
| 2019 | 869 |
| 2020 | 775 |
| 2021 | 788 |
| 2022 | 734 |
| 2023 | 805 |
| 2024 | 693 |