Iyla is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #600 in 2023 with 496 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 572 births ranking #525. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,231 girls born was named Iyla. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.