Heavenly or blue
Nilayah is a modern American creation likely influenced by the Sanskrit name Nila, meaning dark blue, and the popular 'ayah' suffix. It is often associated with the idea of a heavenly or peaceful place in contemporary usage.
Less common today
Nilayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,756 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
