Anyla
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "brightness" or "brilliant one".
Name Census estimates that about 2,641 living Americans carry the first name Anyla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anyla today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anyla births was 2019 (166 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anyla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Anyla is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.6K
~ 1 in 129,782 Americans
Peak year
2019
166 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,450
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Anyla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anyla from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,306 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anyla remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anyla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anyla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anylas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Anyla, while Wisconsin, Virginia, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 86 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anyla
The name Anyla is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, derived from the root word "anyllos," which means "without guile" or "sincere." This name gained popularity during the classical era in the region of ancient Greece, particularly in the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anyla can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a woman by this name in his work "The Republic." This text, written around 375 BCE, provides a glimpse into the use of the name during that era.
In the realm of mythology, Anyla was also the name of a minor goddess associated with honesty and truthfulness. Although not widely worshipped, her presence in Greek mythology highlights the cultural significance attached to the name's meaning.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anyla. One such figure was Anyla of Thessaly, a renowned poetess who lived during the 4th century BCE. Her works, although not fully preserved, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
Another prominent Anyla was a Byzantine scholar and physician who lived in the 10th century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to the field of medicine and her extensive knowledge of Greek and Arabic medical texts.
In the realm of arts and literature, Anyla Demetriou was a celebrated Greek painter and sculptor who lived during the 19th century. Her works, which often depicted scenes from Greek mythology and folklore, were highly acclaimed and can be found in various museums across Europe.
Anyla Kouroumali was a Greek resistance fighter during World War II, known for her bravery and unwavering commitment to the liberation of her homeland from Nazi occupation. She was active in the Greek resistance movement and played a crucial role in several covert operations.
Lastly, Anyla Tsaldari was a prominent Greek politician and diplomat who served as the first female Minister of Foreign Affairs in Greece from 1956 to 1958. She was a trailblazer for women's rights and made significant contributions to the country's diplomatic relations.
While the name Anyla may not be as widely used today, its historical roots and associations with honesty, truthfulness, and integrity have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the ancient Greek world and beyond.
People
Anyla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anyla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anyla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anyla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,641 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anyla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 129,782 US residents.
Is Anyla a common name?
We classify Anyla as "Rare". It ranks above 94.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,663 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anyla most popular?
The single biggest year for Anyla was 2019, when 166 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anyla is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anyla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anyla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.