Zylah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zylah means 'wood' or 'forest' and represents a connection to nature.
Meaning of the Name Zylah
Zylah is a variant of the name Xyla, which is of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. Zylah represents a connection to nature and the outdoors. It carries an earthy and rustic vibe. The name also has a modern and unique sound.
Popularity of the Name Zylah
The popularity for the name Zylah peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 131 births, which ranked number 2,985 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Zylah had the most female births in 2021 with 131, which ranked number 1,595 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zylah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 43 births to 128 births, an increase of 197.67%. Among females, Zylah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 128 births, an increase of 197.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zylah
- 20 Year Trend of Zylah: 2460.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Zylah: 197.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zylah: 197.67%
Popularity of Zylah by State
Among females, Zylah was most popular in Southeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zylah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1658 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1568 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zylah
- Total Births of Zylah: 143 (11.53%)
- Female Births of Zylah: 143 (11.53%)
Given the upward trend of Zylah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.53% increase in total births, for a total of 143 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zylah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 143 female births in 2024, an increase of 11.53%.