Nyla Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Nyla is pronounced as NIE-la​

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A Deep Dive

Nyla Overview

Meaning

Winner, achiever

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic name “Na’ilah,” meaning “winner” or “achiever.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪlə/

Popularity

Nyla is gaining recognition in various countries, especially in the USA. In 2023, Nyla ranked #291 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Unique, Short

Associated Traits

Elegant, gentle, vibrant
A Deep Dive

Nyla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Nylah, Nila, Nayla, Naylah, Neila

Common Nicknames

Nyl, Nye, LaLa, Lee, Nyllie

Diminutives

Nyli, Nyly, Lali

Famous People

  • Nyla Usha
    (Indian Actress and Radio Jockey)
  • Nyla Rose
    (American Professional Wrestler)
  • Nyla Ali Khan
    (Indian-American Author and Academic)
  • Nyla Innuksuk
    (Canadian Filmmaker and VR Content Creator)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Nyla
    ("Power Rangers Dino Fury," TV Series)
  • "Nyla's Journey"
    (Novel)
  • Nyla Usha
    ("Kunjananthante Kada," Film)
  • "Nyla"
    (Song)
  • Nyla Harper
    ("Chicago P.D.," TV Series)
  • "Nyla's Dream"
    (Children's Book)
  • Nyla
    ("Stargirl," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Nyla?

Nyla means “winner” or “successful.” People with this name are often seen as strong, confident, and determined, always striving to achieve their goals and inspire others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Nyla?

The name Nyla has Arabic roots, derived from the word “Nā’ilah,” which means “attainer” or “winner.” It also has Irish connections as a variant of the name Niall, which means “champion.”

Nyla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Nyla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2262021#2402022#2502023
Top 3 Rankings#2262021#2402022#2472020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Nyla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023250
(-10 from 2022)
1236
(-25 from 2022)
0.07066
2022240
(-14 from 2021)
1261
(-60 from 2021)
0.07033
2021226
(+21 from 2020)
1321
(+109 from 2020)
0.07373
2020247
(+9 from 2019)
1212
(-62 from 2019)
0.06856
2019256
(+33 from 2018)
1274
(+140 from 2018)
0.06943
2018289
(+15 from 2017)
1134
(+53 from 2017)
0.06098
2017304
(+24 from 2016)
1081
(+82 from 2016)
0.05722
2016328
(-2 from 2015)
999
(-3 from 2015)
0.05160
2015326
(-27 from 2014)
1002
(-83 from 2014)
0.05136
2014299
(+14 from 2013)
1085
(+53 from 2013)
0.05546
2013313
(+15 from 2012)
1032
(+76 from 2012)
0.05354
2012328
(-13 from 2011)
956
(-44 from 2011)
0.04929
2011315
(+90 from 2010)
1000
(+209 from 2010)
0.05161
2010405
(-12 from 2009)
791
(-10 from 2009)
0.04034
2009393
(+16 from 2008)
801
(+17 from 2008)
0.03955
2008409
(+37 from 2007)
784
(+66 from 2007)
0.03764
2007446
(-57 from 2006)
718
(-117 from 2006)
0.03392
2006389
(-28 from 2005)
835
(-34 from 2005)
0.03994
2005361
(+49 from 2004)
869
(+124 from 2004)
0.04282
2004410
(+68 from 2003)
745
(+130 from 2003)
0.03692
2003478
(-25 from 2002)
615
(-22 from 2002)
0.03065
2002453
(+412 from 2001)
637
(+373 from 2001)
0.03225
2001865
(+164 from 2000)
264
(+60 from 2000)
0.01333
20001029
(+37 from 1999)
204
(+15 from 1999)
0.01022
19991066
(-26 from 1998)
189
(-1 from 1998)
0.00971
19981040
(+258 from 1997)
190
(+56 from 1997)
0.00980
19971298
(+273 from 1996)
134
(+34 from 1996)
0.00702
19961571
(+384 from 1995)
100
(+30 from 1995)
0.00522
19951955
(+1660 from 1994)
70
(+40 from 1994)
0.00364
19943615
(+373 from 1993)
30
(+4 from 1993)
0.00154
19933988
(+1730 from 1992)
26
(+10 from 1992)
0.00132
19925718
(-537 from 1991)
16
(-2 from 1991)
0.00080
19915181
(-1367 from 1990)
18
(-9 from 1990)
0.00089
19903814
(+1731 from 1989)
27
(+12 from 1989)
0.00131
19895545
(-705 from 1988)
15
(-2 from 1988)
0.00075
19884840
(-857 from 1987)
17
(-4 from 1987)
0.00088
19873983
(+366 from 1986)
21
(+3 from 1986)
0.00112
19864349
(-67 from 1985)
18
No change from 1985
0.00098
19854282
(+455 from 1984)
18
(+3 from 1984)
0.00097
19844737
(+147 from 1983)
15
(+1 from 1983)
0.00083
19834884
(-1541 from 1982)
14
(-11 from 1982)
0.00078
19823343
(+189 from 1981)
25
(+2 from 1981)
0.00138
19813532
(+617 from 1980)
23
(+5 from 1980)
0.00129
19804149
(-246 from 1979)
18
(-1 from 1979)
0.00101
19793903
(+552 from 1978)
19
(+4 from 1978)
0.00110
19784455
(-1088 from 1977)
15
(-7 from 1977)
0.00091
19773367
(+994 from 1976)
22
(+8 from 1976)
0.00134
19764361
(-220 from 1975)
14
(-1 from 1975)
0.00089
19754141
(-102 from 1974)
15
No change from 1974
0.00096
19744039
(-1125 from 1973)
15
(-8 from 1973)
0.00096
19732914
(+1608 from 1972)
23
(+11 from 1972)
0.00148
19724522
(-1356 from 1971)
12
(-9 from 1971)
0.00074
19713166
(-644 from 1970)
21
(-8 from 1970)
0.00120
19702522
(+580 from 1969)
29
(+10 from 1969)
0.00158
19693102
(-313 from 1968)
19
(-2 from 1968)
0.00108
19682789
(-231 from 1967)
21
(-2 from 1967)
0.00123
19672558
(+709 from 1966)
23
(+8 from 1966)
0.00134
19663267
(-857 from 1965)
15
(-10 from 1965)
0.00085
19652410
(+189 from 1964)
25
(+2 from 1964)
0.00137
19642599
(-348 from 1963)
23
(-5 from 1963)
0.00118
19632251
(-221 from 1962)
28
(-5 from 1962)
0.00141
19622030
(-242 from 1961)
33
(-8 from 1961)
0.00163
19611788
(-62 from 1960)
41
(-2 from 1960)
0.00197
19601726
(-29 from 1959)
43
(+1 from 1959)
0.00207
19591697
(-216 from 1958)
42
(-10 from 1958)
0.00202
19581481
(-137 from 1957)
52
(-10 from 1957)
0.00252
19571344
(+7 from 1956)
62
(+3 from 1956)
0.00296
19561351
(-221 from 1955)
59
(-19 from 1955)
0.00286
19551130
(+262 from 1954)
78
(+26 from 1954)
0.00389
19541392
(-214 from 1953)
52
(-15 from 1953)
0.00261
19531178
(+224 from 1952)
67
(+19 from 1952)
0.00347
19521402
(-286 from 1951)
48
(-21 from 1951)
0.00252
19511116
(+317 from 1950)
69
(+28 from 1950)
0.00374
19501433
(-110 from 1949)
41
(-7 from 1949)
0.00233
19491323
(+22 from 1948)
48
(+1 from 1948)
0.00273
19481345
(-43 from 1947)
47
(-2 from 1947)
0.00270
19471302
(+165 from 1946)
49
(+13 from 1946)
0.00270
19461467
(-292 from 1945)
36
(-9 from 1945)
0.00223
19451175
(-22 from 1944)
45
(-1 from 1944)
0.00334
19441153
(-126 from 1943)
46
(-14 from 1943)
0.00337
19431027
(+64 from 1942)
60
(+8 from 1942)
0.00418
19421091
(-240 from 1941)
52
(-21 from 1941)
0.00374
1941851
(+159 from 1940)
73
(+23 from 1940)
0.00586
19401010
(+298 from 1939)
50
(+18 from 1939)
0.00423
19391308
(-277 from 1938)
32
(-16 from 1938)
0.00282
19381031
(+17 from 1937)
48
(+2 from 1937)
0.00421
19371048
(+197 from 1936)
46
(+13 from 1936)
0.00417
19361245
(-144 from 1935)
33
(-7 from 1935)
0.00306
19351101
(-3 from 1934)
40
(-1 from 1934)
0.00368
19341098
(+100 from 1933)
41
(+6 from 1933)
0.00379
19331198
(-36 from 1932)
35
(-3 from 1932)
0.00335
19321162
(+81 from 1931)
38
(+4 from 1931)
0.00343
19311243
(+364 from 1930)
34
(+10 from 1930)
0.00308
19301607
(-160 from 1929)
24
(-4 from 1929)
0.00206
19291447
(-81 from 1928)
28
(-4 from 1928)
0.00242
19281366
(+120 from 1927)
32
(+2 from 1927)
0.00268
19271486
(+137 from 1926)
30
(+4 from 1926)
0.00243
19261623
(+268 from 1925)
26
(+5 from 1925)
0.00211
19251891
(-121 from 1924)
21
(-3 from 1924)
0.00166
19241770
(+12 from 1923)
24
(+1 from 1923)
0.00185
19231782
(-318 from 1922)
23
(-8 from 1922)
0.00184
19221464
(+656 from 1921)
31
(+13 from 1921)
0.00248
19212120
(+611 from 1920)
18
(+6 from 1920)
0.00141
19202731
(+82 from 1919)
12
(+1 from 1919)
0.00096
19192813
(-139 from 1918)
11
(-1 from 1918)
0.00094
19182674
(-246 from 1917)
12
(-1 from 1917)
0.00100
19172428
(+1491 from 1916)
13
(+7 from 1916)
0.00116
19163919
(+355 from 1915)
6
(+1 from 1915)
0.00055
19154274
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00049
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Nyla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2092021#2602022#2372023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2512021#2112022#2272023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3702021#3292022#3592023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1942021#2232022#2092023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1032021#1292022#1462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1452021#2372022#1952023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1462021#1752022#1552023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2912021#2732022#1872023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1802021#1732022#2762023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2332021#2912022#2032023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1802021#1882022#2412023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1852021#3222022#2492023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1502021#1472022#2012023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1412021#1782022#1112023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1352021#1142022#2342023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4282021#2902022#3192023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2972021#2012022#2152023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1722021#1532022#2382023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4132021#2302022#3182023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2882021#4152022#2772023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1262021#1672022#1562023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1942021#1322022#2252023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4272021#3422022#3822023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6312021#5072022#3742023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3872021#3912022#5772023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6192021#2942022#3062023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5552021#2912022#4132023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1842021#4402022#4162023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4162021#6722022#4152023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1112021#4852022#3122023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3092021#3652022#3272023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3382021#3352022#2372023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1602020#1982021#1682023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1152020#2132021#1162022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2832021#4852022#3392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5542021#5222022#5042023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2372019#3852020#3432022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4492021#5882022#6512023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3062020#1842022#2212023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2082019#1032022#782023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2672019#2322021#3492023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1722020#1652021#1112023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3552021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2271949

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1951940

Popularity Rankings for Nyla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2752019#2472020#2122021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3092021#2262022#2862023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4112021#2302022#2912023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3162021#3582022#3232023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4242019#4462021#4182022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8112015#8592020#5552021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8962018#7472022#6252023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7642017#8532018#9392020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Nyla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Nyla is mainly used for girls due to its gentle and elegant feel, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a unique yet beautiful name for their daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Nyla

Nyla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Nyla Usha (Actress, born 1982): An Indian actress and radio jockey known for her roles in Malayalam cinema.
  • Nyla Rose (Wrestler, born 1982): An American professional wrestler who has competed in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
  • Nyla Ali Khan (Author, born 1971): An Indian-American author and academic focusing on South Asian politics and culture.
  • Nyla Innuksuk (Filmmaker, born 1988): A Canadian filmmaker and VR content creator, recognized for her work on Indigenous narratives.
  • Nyla Thorburn (Artist, 1945–2005): A British artist renowned for her abstract paintings and contributions to modern art.
  • Nyla Foster (Activist, 1986–2020): An American LGBTQ+ activist dedicated to social justice and community support.
  • Nyla Hayes (Painter, 1900–1980): An American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and participation in the Harlem Renaissance.
  • Nyla ("Power Rangers Dino Fury," 2021 TV Series): A young warrior who joins the team to battle against alien threats.
  • Nyla ("Nyla's Journey," 2019 Novel): Chronicles the adventures of a girl named Nyla discovering her true potential.
  • Nyla Usha ("Kunjananthante Kada," 2013 Film): A character who plays a significant role in this Malayalam film.
  • "Nyla" (2016 Song): A soulful track that captures the essence of love and longing.
  • Nyla Harper ("Chicago P.D.," 2014 TV Series): A dedicated police officer known for her bravery and commitment.
  • "Nyla's Dream" (2018 Children's Book): Follows a young girl named Nyla as she embarks on a magical adventure.
  • Nyla ("Stargirl," 2020 TV Series): A high school student who discovers she has superpowers.
  • Nyla ("The Last Nyla," 2015 Film): A post-apocalyptic film about a girl named Nyla fighting for survival in a desolate world.
  • Nyla Village (Uttar Pradesh, India): A small village in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, characterized by its rural landscapes and traditional farming practices.
  • Nyla Park (Queensland, Australia): A community park located in Queensland, featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking paths.
  • Nyla River (Gujarat, India): A river in the western state of Gujarat, contributing to local agriculture and irrigation.
  • Nyla Beach (South Australia, Australia): A coastal beach area in South Australia, popular for its scenic ocean views and recreational activities.
  • Nyla Town (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan): A town in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, known for its mountainous terrain and local markets.
  • Nyla Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island in British Columbia, offering pristine nature and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
  • Nyla Dam (Madhya Pradesh, India): A dam located in Madhya Pradesh, providing water storage and hydroelectric power.

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