How Popular (or Rare) was Nylah in 2011?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#789
2011 Rank
47
2011 Births
#287
Best Rank (2021)
165
Peak Year (2021)
1,692
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 6,836
Rarity Factor (2011)
Popularity Position
Top 10%
Among UK girls' names in 2011
Uncommon ยท 1 in 6,836 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Nylah Story

Nylah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #789 in 2011 with 47 recorded births. This places Nylah in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 165 births ranking #287. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 6,836 girls born was named Nylah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Variant spelling of Nyla with multiple cited influences  |  Meaning: winner; achiever, or blue depending on origin route

Nylah is a modern spelling variant of Nyla and usually carries the same sense of attainment or success. It feels soft, stylish, and very much of current naming taste.

The added h gives the name a slightly more decorative look while preserving the same appeal as Nyla. Its rise follows the broader popularity of sleek names with open vowels and gentle endings.

Did you know?Nylah shows how a tiny visual change can refresh an already fashionable modern name.
Similar namesNyla, Lylah, Myla, Nia, Layla

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