How Many People Are Named Chyla?

Complete statistics for the name Chyla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chyla
Very Rare

Chyla is a very rare name, with only 427 people alive in the U.S. today and just 1 in 772,964 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 1983 with 36 births and remains a modern choice, especially among younger folks.

~427
Living in US
1 in 772,964
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern name sometimes linked to warmth or grace, though its precise meaning is not well established.
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Warm Creative Independent
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as the Master Builder in numerology, representing someone with big vision, practical power, and the ability to turn ambitious dreams into reality. It carries a sense of purpose and the potential to create something lasting and meaningful.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

614
Worldwide Bearers
#665,130
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
427
🇵🇭 Philippines
19
🇺🇦 Ukraine
9
🇬🇧 England
6
🇧🇿 Belize
5
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇱 Chile
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
427 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
297
Would be under 30 (69%)
136
Would be 30–60 (31%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 433 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
56

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chyla Through the Generations

The name Chyla has a unique journey, with its peak in 1983 when 36 babies were born with this name. Today, there are only 427 people named Chyla in the U.S., making it incredibly rare. The gap between the all-time births and current living bearers is quite significant, highlighting its decline in popularity. The age distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals; 69% are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name. This trend is particularly interesting given the relatively small number of older bearers, suggesting a generational shift in naming preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 12
New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Chyla

📄 About the Name Chyla

How Many People Have the Name Chyla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 427 people in the United States currently share the name Chyla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 772,964 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chyla a Common or Rare Name?

Chyla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chyla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chyla Most Popular?

The name Chyla reached peak popularity in 1983, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chyla?

Approximately 427 people named Chyla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 433. That works out to roughly 1 in 772,964 Americans.

Is Chyla a rare name?

Chyla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 772,964 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chyla mean?

Chyla means "A modern name sometimes linked to warmth or grace, though its precise meaning is not well established.".

Is Chyla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chyla are male and 100% are female.

When was Chyla most popular?

Chyla peaked in 1983 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US427
All-Time Births433
1 in X1 in 772,964
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1983
World Rank#665,130
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.