God has helped; successful
Nyela is often considered a variation of the Hebrew name Niela or the Arabic name Nayla. In its Hebrew context, it is a feminine form related to Nathaniel, meaning 'God has helped.' In Arabic, it can mean 'attainer' or 'successful one.'
Less common today
Nyela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,826 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).