Niyla
Every Niyla since 1997 — 582 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niyla
Niyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,271 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 582 American babies have been named Niyla. Its peak came in 2012, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Niyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,271 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,860 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,438 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,761 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,893 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,138 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,623 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,320 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,483 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,417 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,826 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,902 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,981 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,632 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,441 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,743 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,493 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,005 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,002 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,762 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,720 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,595 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,530 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,850 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,908 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niyla in 2025?
Niyla ranked #6,271 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niyla?
582 babies have been named Niyla in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niyla most popular?
Niyla peaked in 2012, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Niyla a boy or girl name?
Niyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niyla rising or falling?
Niyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.