An estimated 13,609 living Americans are named Nylah.
How rare is Nylah?
Nylah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 590 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 32.2% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Nylah?
The median age of a living American named Nylah is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 14 years old.
Is Nylah still popular?
Yes. Nylah is holding steady, with 590 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Nylah most common?
Nylah has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1992Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
32.2%
2025
590
All-time
13,739
Diaspora map
Nylah broke out in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (2011) and became over-represented in 24 states over 12 years.
Broke out: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, 2011 · over-represented in 24 states over 12 years
