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UK girl's name

Xylah

A unique name of uncertain origin, perhaps inspired by the Greek word "xylon" meaning wood.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Xylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Xylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Xylah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Xylah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Xylah ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 girls were registered as Xylah.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Xylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4056

2023

Births in 2023

5

Latest year

Peak year

2023

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Xylah mean?

The name Xylah is a relatively modern invention, and its origins are not entirely clear. It is believed to have been created in the late 20th century, likely as a variant of the name Xyla, which itself is a feminine form of the Greek name Xylos, meaning "wood" or "timber."

Some sources suggest that Xylah may have been derived from the Greek word "xylon," which also means "wood" or "tree." This could potentially link the name to themes of nature, growth, and strength. However, there is no definitive historical record of the name's usage or meaning prior to its emergence in recent decades.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Xylah are from the late 1900s and early 2000s. It is believed to have been initially used as a given name for baby girls in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. However, it is a relatively uncommon name, and its popularity has remained limited.

In terms of historical references or notable individuals bearing the name Xylah, there are no significant examples to mention. Given its recent origin and rarity, there are no well-known figures from ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records who carried this particular name.

It is worth noting that while the name Xylah itself may not have a rich historical background, its potential connection to the Greek word "xylon" could be seen as evoking a sense of strength, resilience, and connection to nature. However, these associations are speculative and based on the name's linguistic roots rather than any documented historical or cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Xylah over time

The chart below shows babies named Xylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Xylah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Xylah
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Decades

Xylah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Xylah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4056 5 1
2010s #5591 3 1

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FAQ

Xylah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Xylah in the UK right now?

In 2023, Xylah was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Xylah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Xylah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Xylah?

A unique name of uncertain origin, perhaps inspired by the Greek word "xylon" meaning wood.

How many people are called Xylah in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Xylah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.