Tylah
A feminine name of English origin, possibly a contracted form of Tyler.
Name Census estimates that about 629 living Americans carry the first name Tylah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tylah today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylah births was 2015 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylah. 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.
People living today
629
~ 1 in 544,919 Americans
Peak year
2015
34 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,641
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Tylah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tylah 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 262 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tylah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylah 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 Tylah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tylahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Tylah, while Florida, Georgia, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylah
The name Tylah is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origins to trace its etymology back to. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more common name Tyler, which itself is an English occupational surname derived from the Old French word "tuilier," meaning a tiler or maker of tiles. However, the unique spelling of Tylah sets it apart from traditional variations of Tyler.
Despite its lack of ancient roots, a few notable individuals have borne the name Tylah throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances was Tylah Humphries (1892-1976), a British suffragette and activist for women's rights in the early 20th century. She was involved in various protests and demonstrations, advocating for equal voting rights and gender equality.
Another notable figure was Tylah Markham (1923-2001), an American painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. Her vibrant canvases and avant-garde sculptures were exhibited in galleries across the United States, and she was celebrated for her bold use of color and unconventional techniques.
In the realm of sports, Tylah Thompson (born 1985) was a professional basketball player from Canada who competed in several international leagues throughout her career. She represented her country in various tournaments and was known for her tenacious defense and sharp shooting skills on the court.
The world of literature also saw a figure named Tylah Jameson (1942-2019), an acclaimed novelist and short story writer from Australia. Her works often explored themes of identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships, earning her critical acclaim and multiple literary awards.
Lastly, Tylah Zehavi (born 1978) is an Israeli politician and activist who has been vocal in advocating for environmental conservation and sustainable practices. She has held positions in various environmental organizations and has been a prominent voice in promoting policies to combat climate change and protect natural resources.
While the name Tylah may lack the deep historical roots of some more traditional names, it has managed to find its place in various fields and disciplines, leaving a notable footprint in the lives of those who have carried it throughout the years.
People
Tylah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tylah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 629 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylah 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 544,919 US residents.
Is Tylah a common name?
We classify Tylah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 637 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylah most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylah was 2015, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylah is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tylah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylah 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.