Hyla

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Pronounced HY-lah /ˈhaɪ.lɑ/High

Meaning: Variously from the Greek hyle, 'a wood/forest' (also the tree-frog genus Hyla) and a modern feminine echo of Hyland/Kyla; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the woods/forest: Hyla is Greek. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'HY-lah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningVariously from the Greek hyle, 'a wood/forest' (also the tree-frog genus Hyla) and a modern feminine echo of Hyland/Kyla; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9794 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1931

Total births (all-time)≈ 553

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

Hyla comes variously from the Greek hyle, 'a wood/forest' (also the tree-frog genus Hyla), and a modern feminine echo of Hyland/Kyla (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'HY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, from-the-woods at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hyla is variously 'a wood/forest' (Greek hyle) and a modern echo of Hyland/Kyla — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HY-lah').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Hyla — Greek; routes layered

Variations

HylahHilaKyla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyla mean?

Hyla is variously Greek 'a wood/forest' (hyle) and a modern echo of Hyland/Kyla; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hyla?

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

Is Hyla a boy or girl name?

Hyla is a girl's name.

How popular is Hyla?

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