Girl · #2,027 in 2026

Xylah

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

Current Rank

#2,027

Peak Rank

#2,027 (2026)

Total Babies

663

5-Yr Trend

+159%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2027

Peak Rank

663

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Xylah

Xylah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 97 Xylahs were born — ranking #2,027 that year. As of 2026, Xylah ranks #2,027 for baby girls with 97 births, rising sharply (+159% over the past five years). In total, more than 663 Xylahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Xylah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Xylah 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 Xylah

What does the name Xylah mean?

Xylah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Xylah in 2026?

In 2026, Xylah ranks #2,027 among girls' names in the U.S., with 97 babies given the name that year.

When was Xylah most popular?

Xylah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,027 that year with 97 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Xylah most popular?

Xylah has historically been most popular in Georgia, Illinois, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Xylah.

Is Xylah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Xylah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xylah include Almedia, Monie, Ercell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xylah

Xylah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 663 births in the dataset. Xylah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,027. Use the chart and map above to compare Xylah'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.