Girl · #7,548 in 2026

Nyliah

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

Current Rank

#7,548

Peak Rank

#5,663 (2011)

Total Babies

317

5-Yr Trend

+6%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#5663

Peak Rank

317

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyliah

Nyliah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 21 Nyliahs were born — ranking #6,147 that year. As of 2026, Nyliah ranks #7,548 for baby girls with 14 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 317 Nyliahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nyliah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nyliah 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 Nyliah

What does the name Nyliah mean?

Nyliah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyliah in 2026?

In 2026, Nyliah ranks #7,548 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyliah most popular?

Nyliah reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #5,663 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Nyliah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyliah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyliah include Zissel, Mio, Momina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyliah

Nyliah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 317 births in the dataset. Nyliah's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #5,663. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyliah'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.