Girl · #10,377 in 2026

Nilayah

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

Current Rank

#10,377

Peak Rank

#10,862 (2015)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2022

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#10862

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nilayah

Nilayah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 9 Nilayahs were born — ranking #10,862 that year. As of 2026, Nilayah ranks #10,377 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Nilayahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Nilayah

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilayah

What does the name Nilayah mean?

Nilayah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nilayah in 2026?

In 2026, Nilayah ranks #10,377 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nilayah most popular?

Nilayah reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #10,862 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Nilayah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nilayah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nilayah include Willemina, Deliza, Kamillia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nilayah

Nilayah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Nilayah's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #10,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Nilayah'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.