Nyilah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 91 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nyilah is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 91 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Nyilah ranks #16981 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Nyilah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Nyla or Nayla meaning 'achiever' or 'successful,' from the Arabic root nayl (to obtain, to achieve). The -ah ending adds a soft, reverential quality to this aspiration-name.
Achievement-names carry a beautiful forward-looking energy — the hope that this child will reach for what she wants and succeed. Nyilah combines that Arabic aspiration with a spelling that feels both fresh and spiritually grounded through its -ah ending.
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Nyilah is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Nyilah has been recorded as a girl's name since 2004, with 91 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nyilah climbed 1101 spots in the last 20 years — from #18082 to #16981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 62 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
The Story of Nyilah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Nyilah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nyilah are most likely born between 2004 and 2022.
How rare is Nyilah?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Nyilah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 62 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Nyilah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #16981 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14830 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14664 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12137 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13445 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13732 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15731 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9466 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9565 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10977 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15066 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18082 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024