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Nyla
Meaning: one who succeeds (from Nayla) · Origin: Arabic · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A spelling of the Arabic name Nayla, 'one who succeeds, winner'.
Nicknames
Ny
Variants & related names
Naila, Nayla
Nyla name art
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FAQ
What does the name Nyla mean?
Nyla means “one who succeeds (from Nayla)”. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nyla a popular name?
Yes — Nyla has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Nyla?
Ny.
What are other forms of Nyla?
Naila, Nayla.
Similar names
Aaliyah · Maryam · Aisha · Layla · Lyla · Zara
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.