Nyila
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
true indigo, a plant which produce blue colour, Indigofera tinctoria.
Nyila is a girl's baby name, derived from Nilah or related to Sanskrit/Hindi nila meaning 'dark blue, indigo.' Indigo is one of the world's oldest dyes — associated with the deep blue of the night sky and the richness of the Nile. The Ny- spelling gives it a fresh, contemporary look.
Rare and quietly beautiful, Nyila carries the depth of a midnight sky — a name with natural color and cultural resonance.
EtymologyShow more
Nyila first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Nyila belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nyila has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 22 | — |
The Story of Nyila
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Nyila is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nyila are most likely born between 2002 and 2018.
How rare is Nyila?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nyila is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 37 births that decade.
Nyila by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2002–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | #13444 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12780 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14237 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18838 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10976 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16734 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19698 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16584 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17402 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2018