Of the forest or wood
Xylah is a modern phonetic variation of the Greek name Xyla. It is derived from the Greek word 'xylon', which refers to wood or forest, sharing the same root as the musical instrument the xylophone.
Less common today
Xylah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,048 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
