Girl nameCurrently #452 in the USSteady
Nylah
2 syllablesPeak year: 20195 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nylah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nylah |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Nylah through the decades
- Nylah peaked in 2019, when 869 babies were named Nylah in the US.
- The 2020s were Nylah's strongest decade, averaging 759 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nylah has risen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nylah currently ranks #452 in the US and is holding steady.