Tyla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tyla is a modern English name derived from Tyler, a name with Old French roots meaning 'tile maker'. It has evolved through historical forms and gained popularity as a feminine name in the late 20th century. Tyla is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Tyla is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Tyla has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tyla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7335th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3614th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2035th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2978th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tyla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tyla"
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪlə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Tyla is a modern name that is believed to be derived from the name Tyler, which itself originates from the Old French word 'tieulier', meaning 'maker of tiles'.
Meaning
tile maker
Language Evolution
Tyler (Old French), Tyler (Middle English), Tyla (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Tyla gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine variant of Tyler, which has English roots and was traditionally a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Tyler, Tylie, Tyla-Ann
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tyla is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Tyla Carr (British television personality), Tyla Jane (Australian singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tyla"
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 "Tyla"
"Tyla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22197th of 24088 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7335th of 12526 | 44 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3614th of 19264 | 283 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2492nd of 27321 | 740 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2035th of 35406 | 1,486 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2978th of 30306 | 674 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyla" 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 "Tyla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.99% 2321st/3685 |
46.48% 2080th/4475 |
64.90% 3371st/5194 |
56.17% 3548th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.77% 2143rd/4582 |
32.57% 1682nd/5164 |
32.30% 2362nd/7313 |
38.68% 2887th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
70.23% 2798th/3984 |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
44.00% 3002nd/6822 |
59.86% 3757th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tyla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tyla" 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.