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Nyila

A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.

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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

Unranked
Current Rank
59
Total births
Since 2002
2011
Peak year
10 births
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Popularity Over Time

Nyila has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

0358102018
First appeared: 2002Peak: 2011 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nyila
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s37
2000s22

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, 20022018)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nyila
YearBirthsRank
20187#13444
20148#12780
20137#14237
20125#18838
201110#10976
20096#16734
20085#19698
20066#16584
20025#17402

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nyila a boy's or girl's name?
Nyila is primarily a girl's name.
When was Nyila most popular?
Nyila reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Nyila?
Nyila is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 59 babies in the U.S. since 2002. Its peak was in 2011.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20022018