Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Nylai

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

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#15,082 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2020

First Year

2021

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#15082

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nylai

Nylai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 5 Nylais were born — ranking #15,082 that year. As of 2026, Nylai ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Nylais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Nylai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nylai 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 Nylai

What does the name Nylai mean?

Nylai is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2020. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nylai in 2026?

In 2026, Nylai ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nylai most popular?

Nylai reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #15,082 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nylai a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nylai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nylai include Aahlani, Aaleia, Adahlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nylai

Nylai is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Nylai's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #15,082. Use the chart and map above to compare Nylai'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.