Iyla Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Iyla means 'island' and is of Scottish origin.
Meaning of the Name Iyla
Iyla is a variant spelling of the name Isla, which originated from the Scottish Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word 'àigh', meaning 'island'. Isla has gained popularity in recent years and is often associated with beauty and nature due to its connection to islands and the sea.
Popularity of the Name Iyla
The popularity for the name Iyla peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 428 births, which ranked number 1,315 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Iyla had the most female births in 2022 with 428, which ranked number 676 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Iyla has increased sharply over the last ten years from 103 births to 428 births, an increase of 315.53%. Among females, Iyla has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 103 births to 428 births, an increase of 315.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iyla
- 20 Year Trend of Iyla: 6014.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Iyla: 315.53%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Iyla: 315.53%
Popularity of Iyla by State
Among females, Iyla was most popular in Midwestern states with 105 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 52 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Iyla. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 658 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 783 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 277 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 630 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 571 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 524 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 409 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 717 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 546 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 742 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 451 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 571 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 776 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 695 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 1119 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 638 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 586 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 372 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Iyla
- Total Births of Iyla: 494 (15.31%)
- Female Births of Iyla: 494 (15.31%)
Given the upward trend of Iyla over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.31% increase in total births, for a total of 494 births in 2024. For Females, births for Iyla have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 494 female births in 2024, an increase of 15.31%.