Will my child share the name Nylah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 109 UK babies named Nylah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nylah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nylah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nylah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 75 places in the last five years. Its peak was #287 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Nylah popular in the US as well as the UK?

Nylah is more popular in the UK (#395) than in the US (#452). 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.

Is Nylah a popular baby name in the United States?

Nylah appears in the US top 500 at #452 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #395

Nylah

Nylah is a distinctive choice, ranked #395 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nylah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#395

US Rank #452

About the Name Nylah

Nylah is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 75 places over five years. Its high point was #287 in 2021, and it now sits at #395. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Nylah 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 #452 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.