girl's name
Nylia
nee-LYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 414
Nylia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2011, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nylia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 56 |
How Popular Is Nylia?
In 2024, Nylia was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Nylia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nylia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nylia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nylia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nylia
- French nee-LYAH
Sibling Names for Nylia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nylia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nylia
How popular is the name Nylia?
In 2024, Nylia was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Nylia a girl's or a boy's name?
Nylia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nylia?
Nylia has 2 syllables.
When was Nylia most popular?
Nylia peaked in 2011, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nylia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nylia currently ranks #7,121 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.