Iyla is a distinctive choice, ranked #372 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Iyla in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#372
US Rank #565
About the Name Iyla
Iyla is holding steady in the rankings at #372. It reached its peak of #317 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.
Iyla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #565 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Iyla
Unlikely. With around 116 UK babies named Iyla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Iyla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Iyla has held a stable position around #372 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #317 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Iyla is more popular in the UK (#372) than in the US (#565). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Iyla ranks #565 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
116
UK babies named Iyla (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Iyla
Likely around 1 other Iyla in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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