Chyla

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Pronounced CHY-lah /ˈtʃaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Kyla ('slender; victorious') and Sheila ('blind; of the heavens', from Cecilia); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kyla/Sheila echo: Chyla. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'CHY-lah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Kyla ('slender; victorious') and Sheila ('blind; of the heavens', from Cecilia); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8026 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chyla is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Kyla ('slender; victorious') and Sheila ('blind; of the heavens', from Cecilia; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'CHY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Chyla is a modern name, variously echoing Kyla ('slender; victorious') and Sheila — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'CHY-lah').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ChilaChylahShyla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chyla mean?

Chyla is a modern name echoing Kyla and Sheila; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Chyla?

It's said CHY-lah /ˈtʃaɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chyla a boy or girl name?

Chyla is a girl's name.

How popular is Chyla?

Chyla is a very rare name in the U.S.