Tyla

♀ Girl

Pronounced TY-luh /ˈtaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"Medium

In 30 seconds: Tyla is a modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning 'tiler, layer of tiles'.

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Origin MediumEnglish

Meaningmodern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"

U.S. rank (2025)#1510 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births142 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,369

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

Tyla reshapes the surname Tyler, which described a tiler, or layer of tiles, into a feminine given name. The '-a' ending softens the occupational surname into something clearly girl's-name in feel. The South African singer Tyla, born 2002 and the first winner of the Grammy for Best African Music Performance, has raised the name's profile.

The two open syllables give it a smooth, contemporary sound. Its variants Tylor and Tylar stay closer to the original Tyler spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Tyla is 'tiler of roofs', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

TylorTylar

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Tyla (b. 2002)
South African singer and songwriter, born Tyla Laura Seethal, known for the hit single "Water." She won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.

If you like Tyla…

Tyler— the surname Tyla feminizes

Layla— matches the soft two-syllable sound

Kayla— a similar modern girl's name with an '-la' close

Tayla— a similarly popular pick

Kaila— shares the -la ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyla mean?

Tyla is usually explained as meaning 'tiler of roofs' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tyla?

It's commonly said TY-luh /ˈtaɪ.lə/.

Is Tyla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tyla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Tyla?

In 2024, Tyla ranked #1546 in the U.S. for girls, with 138 births recorded.