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Tyla

Girl name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tyla: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1997.

Tyla is a modern name that emerged as a feminine variant of Tyler, itself an English occupational surname from Old French *tieuleor*, meaning "a maker of tiles." The name gained international recognition through Tyla, the South African singer whose 2023 hit "Water" won a Grammy and propelled the name into the global spotlight. There are no major place connections directly tied to the name, though the root word for "tile" appears in place names like Tylers Hill in England. Tyla shares its sound with other stylish -a endings and can also be seen as a short form of Tylah or a creative spin on Tiana. Its rise in Scotland since the early 2000s reflects broader trends toward modern, melodic names with a fresh, energetic feel.