Nylah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #326 in 2023 with 136 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 165 births ranking #287. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,887 girls born was named Nylah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.