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UK girl's name

Zylah

Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a spelling variant of Zyla.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.

This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Zylah. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zylah ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 girls were registered as Zylah.
  • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3695

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2022

8 births

Estimated living

32

2026

Meaning

What does Zylah mean?

The name Zylah is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins or direct translations from ancient languages. It does not appear to be derived from any particular cultural or linguistic roots, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and letters chosen for their aesthetic or symbolic qualities.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Zylah can be found in the 19th century novel "The Mysterious Stranger" by Mark Twain, published in 1916. In this work, Twain introduces a character named Zylah, though he provides no context or explanation for the name's meaning or origin.

Beyond this literary reference, there are no significant historical mentions or famous individuals named Zylah prior to the 20th century. The name appears to have gained some popularity in the latter half of the 1900s, possibly inspired by its unique sound and the growing trend of inventing new, unconventional names.

One notable individual named Zylah is Zylah Washington, an American actress and model born in 1989. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Vampire Diaries" and "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le."

Another individual with this name is Zylah Haye, a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985. She is the founder of the clothing brand "Zylah Haye Designs," known for its sustainable and ethical fashion practices.

In the literary world, Zylah Kwan is a Malaysian-born author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories. Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.

Zylah Mead-Taylor is a British artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her large-scale public installations and sculptures made from recycled materials. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.

Finally, Zylah Loretto is a Venezuelan-American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles in both English and Spanish. She is known for her unique blend of Latin and pop music styles.

While the name Zylah may not have a deep historical or cultural significance, its modern usage and association with individuals in various fields have contributed to its growing popularity and recognition in recent decades.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zylah over time

The chart below shows babies named Zylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Zylah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zylah
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Decades

Zylah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zylah 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 #3927 29 5
2010s #5765 3 1

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FAQ

Zylah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Zylah was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Zylah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Zylah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zylah?

Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a spelling variant of Zyla.

How many people are called Zylah in the UK?

A total of 32 babies have been registered as Zylah across the 6 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.