Nyleah
Every Nyleah since 2002 — 316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyleah
Nyleah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,761 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 316 American babies have been named Nyleah. Its peak came in 2022, when 25 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 Nyleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,761 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,587 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,688 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,271 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,111 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,852 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,253 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,334 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,181 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,291 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,196 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,557 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,469 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,845 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,580 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,655 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,003 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,614 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,398 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,430 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,455 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,086 |
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| 2002 | 8 | #11,908 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyleah in 2025?
Nyleah ranked #6,761 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyleah?
316 babies have been named Nyleah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyleah most popular?
Nyleah peaked in 2022, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Nyleah a boy or girl name?
Nyleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyleah rising or falling?
Nyleah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.