Uncertain; possibly a modern variant of Kayla or Sheila.
Chyla is a modern American invention with no singular established etymology. It is often used as a creative phonetic variant of Kayla, which means 'laurel' or 'crown,' or Sheila, an Irish form of Cecilia meaning 'blind.' Its usage is contemporary and rare, appealing to parents seeking a unique sound.
Less common today
Chyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,424 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
