Nyla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nyla is an Arabic name meaning 'successful' or 'achiever', evolving from the name Naila. It reflects qualities of accomplishment and has gained modern popularity as a unique and appealing choice. The name has no biblical relevance but is associated with positive traits.
The name Nyla is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nyla has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nyla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2440th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1156th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1494th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3421st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3520th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 487th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 276th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nyla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nyla"
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪlə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Nyla is derived from the Arabic name 'Naila', meaning 'successful' or 'achiever'. It is often associated with notions of attainment and accomplishment.
Meaning
successful, achiever
Language Evolution
Naila, Naila (Arabic), Nyla (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Nyla gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and appealing name choice for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Naila, Nayla, Nylaa
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nyla is perceived as a trendy and unique name, often associated with qualities of strength and success.
Famous People
Nyla Rose (American actress and model), Nyla (a character in various television shows)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nyla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nyla"
"Nyla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2440th of 9107 | 232 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1156th of 9204 | 757 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1494th of 12526 | 918 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3421st of 19264 | 307 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3520th of 27321 | 453 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 487th of 35406 | 9,732 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 276th of 30306 | 13,988 |
Regional Popularity of "Nyla" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nyla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
88.77% 1257th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.92% 880th/1546 |
- |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
77.31% 1196th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.31% 1254th/2227 |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
70.27% 1950th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
81.80% 3308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
67.04% 3000th/4475 |
60.40% 3137th/5194 |
57.84% 3654th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.20% 513th/4582 |
7.07% 365th/5164 |
5.51% 403rd/7313 |
11.82% 882nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.11% 323rd/3984 |
4.90% 220th/4487 |
3.15% 215th/6822 |
7.33% 460th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nyla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nyla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.