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Hylia
Pronounced HY-lee-ah /ˈhaɪ.li.ɑː/Medium
Meaning: From the goddess Hylia in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, protector of Hyrule. A coined pop-culture name with no older meaning; we note the video-game source.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hylia comes from the goddess Hylia in The Legend of Zelda, protector of Hyrule — a coined name with no older root, which we note. It reads as an airy, modern pick, very rare in the U.S. (said 'HY-lee-ah').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, coined, and airy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hylia mean?
Hylia is the guardian goddess from The Legend of Zelda; it's a coined pop-culture name with no older meaning, which we note.
How do you pronounce Hylia?
It's said HY-lee-ah /ˈhaɪ.li.ɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hylia a boy or girl name?
Hylia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Hylia?
Hylia is a rare name for girls in the U.S.