Tyla
Tyla is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tiler or maker of tiles; modern phonetic creation.
Origin and history
Tyla is a modern name often used as a feminine variant of Tyler, or as an independent name. It gained international prominence recently due to the South African singer Tyla. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,371 babies in the United States have been named Tyla since 1880. It ranks #3057 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1633.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.7 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- FL (11.6 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 128 |
| 1970-1980 | 182 |
| 1980-1990 | 245 |
| 1990-2000 | 820 |
| 2000-2010 | 987 |
| 2010-2019 | 536 |
| 2020-2029 | 468 |
Famous people named Tyla
- Tyla Laura Seethal: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The success of South African singer Tyla and her hit song 'Water' brought international attention to the name.
- It originally emerged as a feminine phonetic spelling of the traditional Occupational surname Tyler.