Xylah
Every Xylah since 2007 — 543 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xylah
Xylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,605 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 543 American babies have been named Xylah. Its peak came in 2023, when 96 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 Xylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2,605 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,385 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,049 |
| 2022 | 55 | #3,030 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,214 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,642 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,151 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,607 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,811 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,584 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,113 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,039 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,557 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,695 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,701 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,392 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Xylah in 2025?
Xylah ranked #2,605 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xylah?
543 babies have been named Xylah in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xylah most popular?
Xylah peaked in 2023, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Xylah a boy or girl name?
Xylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Xylah rising or falling?
Xylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.