Iyla
Every Iyla since 1929 — 4,045 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iyla
Iyla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #525 in 2025 with 572 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 4,045 American babies have been named Iyla. Its peak came in 2025, when 572 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Iyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 572 | #525 |
| 2024 | 532 | #568 |
| 2023 | 496 | #601 |
| 2022 | 428 | #685 |
| 2021 | 349 | #805 |
| 2020 | 289 | #909 |
| 2019 | 244 | #1,052 |
| 2018 | 188 | #1,241 |
| 2017 | 130 | #1,660 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1,822 |
| 2015 | 113 | #1,834 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1,884 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,313 |
| 2012 | 103 | #1,922 |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,443 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,056 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,981 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,193 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,591 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,527 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,491 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,046 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,736 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,720 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,565 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iyla in 2025?
Iyla ranked #525 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 572 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iyla?
4,045 babies have been named Iyla in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iyla most popular?
Iyla peaked in 2025, when 572 newborns received the name.
Is Iyla a boy or girl name?
Iyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iyla rising or falling?
Iyla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.