Yla
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Yla: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1976.
Yla is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly considered a variant of Isla, which itself derives from the Scottish island of Islay, meaning "island" in Gaelic. It may also be a short form of names like Eileen or Aileen, or a feminine form of the Hebrew name El, meaning "God." While no famous bearers named Yla immediately come to mind, the name shares its root with the stunning Hebridean island of Islay, famous for its whisky distilleries and rugged beauty. Yla offers a fresh, streamlined alternative to the more popular Isla, with a similarly soft and lyrical sound that feels both modern and timeless.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19764 babies
- Latest (1976)
- #4504 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y