Nyla

Meaning of Nyla

Nyla is thought to mean "winner" or "achiever". It's also sometimes associated with the Nile River.

Nyla has Egyptian roots — browse every Egyptian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nyla

Nyla has held fairly steady, sitting around #236 in 2025 after peaking at #227 in 2021.

Notable people named Nyla

• Nyla Rose
  Professional wrestler and actress
• Nyla Hayes
  NFT artist
• Nyla Murrell-French
  Beauty pageant titleholder
• Nyla Usha Gopi Kumar
  Indian actress and host
• Nyla Rodgers
  Nonprofit CEO

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Questions about the name Nyla

What does the name Nyla mean?

Nyla means nyla is thought to mean "winner" or "achiever". it's also sometimes associated with the nile river, and it comes from Egyptian origins.

Is Nyla a boy's or a girl's name?

Nyla is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nyla?

In 2025, Nyla ranked #236 for girls, down from #230 the year before.

When was Nyla most popular?

Nyla peaked at #227 in 2021.