Nylah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #504 in 2025 with 590 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 869 births ranking #364. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,358.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,724 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.