Nyla
ny-luh
US Popularity:529
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:The achiever, the successful one; Smiling; Dark blue
A feminine name fit for champions, Nyla is of Arabic origin and means “the achiever, the successful one.” Nyla can serve as a variation of the Arabic name Naila or Nayla. This beautiful title exudes victory and is the perfect name if you know baby will win at life. There are many theories of where Nyla originates from and its exact translation. In Sanskrit, it can also mean “dark blue.” Nyla is graceful yet humble and has positive meanings—a great confidence builder for baby as they take on the world.
Nyla Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nyla is currently #298 on The Bump
Girl:Nyla is currently #128 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nyla is currently #529 in U.S. births
Girl:Nyla is currently #179 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#529
in 2022
- 29
from 2021
Sources
Quranic Names, Nayla, A Quranic Name for Girls
Behind the Name, Nila, December 2017
The Digital South Asia Library DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary by Prin. V. S. Apte, नीलति nīlati
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