Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lyla.
National Rank (2025)
#80
All-Time Peak Rank
#80 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
49,294
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Lyla Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Lyla
According to SSA data, Lyla achieved its highest historical rank of #80 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 3,089 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 35.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 137 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lyla scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+35.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,089Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
3yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
137Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:18
1890s:109
1900s:124
1910s:427
1920s:856
1930s:634
1940s:609
1950s:441
1960s:210
1970s:190
1980s:215
1990s:376
2000s:5,969
2010s:22,921
2020s:16,195
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLy-la
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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