Iylah
Every Iylah since 2007 — 723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iylah
Iylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,086 in 2025 with 90 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 723 American babies have been named Iylah. Its peak came in 2022, when 91 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 Iylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | #2,086 |
| 2024 | 74 | #2,447 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2,402 |
| 2022 | 91 | #2,113 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,426 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,228 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,547 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,398 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,856 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,196 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,647 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,196 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,903 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,642 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,614 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,718 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,991 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,497 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iylah in 2025?
Iylah ranked #2,086 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 90 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iylah?
723 babies have been named Iylah in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iylah most popular?
Iylah peaked in 2022, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Iylah a boy or girl name?
Iylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iylah rising or falling?
Iylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.