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Tyla
Pronounced TY-luh /ˈtaɪ.lə/Medium
Meaning: modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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.
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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.
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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.