Nylah

Meaning of Nylah

Nylah's meaning is not definitively known, but it is often associated with success or achiever.

Nylah has African roots — browse every African baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nylah

Nylah has cooled off, slipping to #504 in 2025, down from a peak of #364 in 2019.

Notable people named Nylah

• Nylah Saleem
  British singer and songwriter
• Nylah Burton
  American writer and activist
• Nylah Hope
  Actress
• Nylah Mondesir
  Model and beauty queen
• Nylah Oliver
  Poet

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Questions about the name Nylah

What does the name Nylah mean?

Nylah means nylah's meaning is not definitively known, but it is often associated with success or achiever, and it comes from African origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nylah?

In 2025, Nylah ranked #504 for girls, down from #451 the year before.

When was Nylah most popular?

Nylah peaked at #364 in 2019.