Iyla is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #372 in 2024 with 116 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 150 births ranking #317. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,224 girls born was named Iyla. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Iyla is a modern variant of Isla. It shares the same soft sound that helped Isla become widely loved, while using a spelling that looks a little fresher and more distinctive.
Behind the Name treats Iyla as a variant of Isla, so its history follows that Scottish-rooted name rather than standing as a separate independent form. The spelling is modern, but the family line behind it is established.