Likely a modern variation of Vila or Violet
Vyla is a contemporary American invention, likely created as a phonetic variation of the Slavic 'Vila' (a mountain nymph) or as a creative diminutive of Violet. It follows the popular trend of short, vowel-heavy names ending in 'a'. Because it is a modern coinage, it lacks a singular ancient etymology.
Less common today
Vyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,448 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
