This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who attains, successful
- Origin
- Arabic (Nailah), also used as a modern variant of Nyla/Nila
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NY-luh
Nyla is a girl's name pronounced NY-luh, with a worldly, classic feel. It comes from the Arabic Nailah, meaning "one who attains" or "successful," and is also used as a modern variant of Nyla and Nila.
Meaning & Origin of Nyla
Meaning: One who attains, successful.
Origin: Arabic (Nailah), also used as a modern variant of Nyla/Nila.
How to Pronounce Nyla
NY-luhIPA /ˈnaɪlə/
Popularity of Nyla
Nyla ranked #230 in the U.S. in 2024, with 1,339 babies given the name. Its highest rank was #227 in 2021, when 1,321 babies received it, so it sits right near its peak.
Names Like Nyla
These names share Nyla’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Nyla mean?
One who attains, successful.
How do you pronounce Nyla?
Nyla is pronounced NY-luh (IPA: /ˈnaɪlə/).
Is Nyla a popular name right now?
Nyla is near its all-time peak (#227 in 2021), ranked #230 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
Make Nyla Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Nyla, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Nyla? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
