Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Knyla

Name: Popularity of the name Knyla in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Knyla, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#7,621 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-18%

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#7621

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Knyla

Knyla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 14 Knylas were born — ranking #7,621 that year. As of 2026, Knyla ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 98 Knylas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Knyla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Knyla is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nola
Nala
Nella
Nyla
Nila
Nela
Nilo
Nulla
Nahla
Nighly
Nalla
Nula

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Knyla

What does the name Knyla mean?

Knyla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Knyla in 2026?

In 2026, Knyla ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Knyla most popular?

Knyla reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #7,621 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Knyla a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Knyla is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Knyla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Knyla include Nurah, Bonnibel, Khaia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Knyla

Knyla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 98 births in the dataset. Knyla's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #7,621. Use the chart and map above to compare Knyla's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.