Nylah

Rank 430th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Nylah was 430th most popular baby name for girls and 860th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 731 babies were named Nylah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,608 babies in the United States were named Nylah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Nylah is around 10 years old.

The name "Nylah" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Nylah is Ny.

Nylah Meaning & Origin

The name Nylah often is associated with the noble nature of a lioness, symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership.

The name Nylah is described as sophisticated, lively and radiant.

Pronunciation

Nylah is pronounced nai-luh in English. The name Nylah has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Nylah

  • The name Nylah is shared with a popular YouTube cat, whose adventures are documented on a channel with over 10 million subscribers.

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Geography

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