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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tyla — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tyking|Tylah
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Tyla

TY-luh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1546
↑↑ Surging
#1546
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1546 in 2024
5yr change
+1878 ranks
Birth frequency
3.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1546 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Tyla

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1546

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1878 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Tyla is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishNatureGirl2-syllableModernShort-nameContemporaryCasualRisingUnisex-adjacent
Character
creative spiritbold confidencefree-spirited naturedynamic energy
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Tylas

innovativetalentedauthenticboldinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Tyla is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1546 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1878 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1546 · rare
Tyla at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish Gaelic meaning 'little red one' or 'fair-haired'. May relate to the rowan tree, which bears bright red berries.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1546 in 2024
5yr change:+1878 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Tyla
South African singer
Tyla Yaweh
Rapper and singer
Similar Sound
TyraTaliaTaylor◈EllaIslaRyla
Similar Style
Wren◈Rowan◈Sage◈IvyHazelWillow
Works well with
Wren◈Rowan◈Finn◈Cleo◈Scout◈Sage◈River◈Indie◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Tyla illustration
Name Intelligence
Tyla · Overview
Summary

Tyla is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1546 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Tyla scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1878 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Tyla carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Tyla is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
tyla.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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