Niylah
Every Niylah since 2004 — 704 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niylah
Niylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,956 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 704 American babies have been named Niylah. Its peak came in 2021, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,956 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,189 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,431 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,942 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,840 |
| 2020 | 52 | #3,086 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,771 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,779 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,082 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,760 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,965 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,526 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,982 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,352 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,498 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,553 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,747 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,433 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,880 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,574 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,909 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,061 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niylah in 2025?
Niylah ranked #4,956 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niylah?
704 babies have been named Niylah in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niylah most popular?
Niylah peaked in 2021, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Niylah a boy or girl name?
Niylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niylah rising or falling?
Niylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.