Names like Nylah
Nylah is a two-syllable Irish name that ends in -ah. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Nylah.
Norah Latin · variant of Nora, short form of Honora/Eleanor
Novah Latin · variant of Nova, 'new'
Nyah African American · modern coinage, phonetic elaboration of Nya
Leah Hebrew · traditionally "weary," as Genesis has it, though some scholars hear an old word for "wild cow," a herder's term of praise in a world of flocks; Jacob's first wife and mother of half the twelve tribes. A quiet biblical staple modern parents keep choosing
The same roots
Also Irish names, from the tradition Nylah comes from.
Kyleigh Irish · modern elaboration of Kyle, meaning narrow strait
Ryann Irish · feminine variant of Ryan, meaning little king
Kacey Irish · variant of Casey, Irish 'vigilant, brave'
Bria Irish · modern short form of Briana, from Brian meaning noble
The same feel
Also modern and nickname style names.
Miah Scandinavian · phonetic variant of Mia, pet form of Maria
Kiah Hebrew · short form related to names like Mikaiah, traditionally connected to who is like God
Amiyah English · modern coined name, popular phonetic blend with no fixed traditional meaning
Zoey Greek · "life," the Greek word Hellenistic Jews used to render Eve; Zoey is the phonetic American spelling of Zoe, no diacritics needed, and since the 2000s the more popular of the two in the US. Ancient meaning, thoroughly modern dress
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2010s, the same decade as Nylah, on a similar curve.
Lylah Arabic · variant spelling of Leila/Lila, Arabic for 'night'
Mylah Slavic · modern spelling variant of Mila, Slavic for 'dear, gracious'
Avah Hebrew · variant of Ava; traditionally linked to Eve, 'life'
Selah Hebrew · word from the Psalms; meaning uncertain, possibly "to pause and reflect"
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