How Many People Are Named Hyla?

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

Hyla
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Hyla, a very rare female name, is held by just 319 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,035,197 Americans. The majority of those named Hyla are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~184
Living in US
1 in 1,801,355
Americans
1931
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek for 'to cry out'
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Vocal Passionate Eloquent
1
Life Path Number

It's believed that people with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, driven by their ambition and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,484
Worldwide Bearers
#201,926
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
667
🇿🇦 South Africa
408
🇽🇰 Kosovo
205
🇨🇦 Canada
65
🇧🇷 Brazil
41
🇵🇭 Philippines
21
🇬🇧 England
19
🇳🇬 Nigeria
12
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
11
🇸🇪 Sweden
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
319 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
127
Would be under 30 (23%)
71
Would be 30–60 (13%)
355
Would be over 60 (64%)

All 553 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: 1931

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
32
International
87

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

📜 Hyla Through the Generations

Hyla has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. With only 15 births in 1931 marking its peak, the name has remained relatively uncommon since then. Today, there are 319 people named Hyla living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 67, making Hyla a name that's often associated with older generations. its rarity, Hyla is experiencing a slight resurgence, positioning itself as a classic, old-school name that's gaining traction again.

✨ Similar Names to Hyla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hyla's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Hyla

How Many People Have the Name Hyla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Hyla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hyla a Common or Rare Name?

Hyla 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.

What Does the Name Hyla Mean?

Hyla means "Greek for 'to cry out'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hyla Most Popular?

The name Hyla reached peak popularity in 1931, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Hyla?

Approximately 184 people named Hyla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 184. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,801,355 Americans.

Is Hyla a rare name?

Hyla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hyla mean?

Hyla means "Greek for 'to cry out'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Hyla more male or female?

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

When was Hyla most popular?

Hyla peaked in 1931 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US184
All-Time Births184
1 in X1 in 1,801,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1931
World Rank#201,926
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.