Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Hylidae – some tree frogs.
Hyla is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek hyle, meaning 'forest' or 'wood.' In Greek mythology, Hylas was the beloved companion of Hercules — a beautiful youth carried away by water nymphs who loved him. As a feminine name, Hyla evokes both woodland beauty and mythological romance.
With 553 recorded U.S. births, Hyla has a botanical, nature-connected quality alongside names like Sylva and Wren. Its two-syllable simplicity and mythological depth make it a particularly appealing nature name with genuine classical roots.