Xylah

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Pronounced ZY-luh /ˈzaɪ.lə/High

Meaning: wood, forestMedium

In 30 seconds: Xylah is a modern feminine name from the Greek xylon meaning wood or forest. A rare nature name with an exotic X spelling.

Origin MediumGreek

Meaningwood, forest

U.S. rank (2025)#2605 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 543

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Xylah derives from Greek xylon meaning wood or forest. The X- spelling gives it an exotic visual identity unusual among English given names.

Xylah is a very rare modern name appealing to parents who want a distinctive nature name.

Did you know? The Greek word xylon (wood) gave English the xylophone (wood sound) — connecting Xylah to both the forest and the arts.

Overall data confidence 62%

Liddell & Scott, Greek-English Lexicon — reference for XylahUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

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Sylvia— Latin forest name of similar meaning

Lyra— two-syllable classical name

Flora— botanical nature name of similar elegance

Zara— short name with similar sound

Ayla— two-syllable nature name

What does Xylah mean?

Xylah means wood or forest, from the Greek xylon.

How do you pronounce Xylah?

Xylah is pronounced ZY-luh (/ˈzaɪ.lə/), with two syllables.

Is Xylah a girl's name?

Yes, Xylah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Xylah?

Xylah is a very rare modern name that appeared in US records in the 21st century.