Anyla is a modern American name of uncertain origin, usually explained as a respelling of Anila, a Sanskrit name meaning "wind" or "air", or as a blend of Aniyah and Nyla. It is used mainly in African American families, where the -yla ending of Kyla and Nyla has been popular for decades. Anyla peaked at number 1357 in the United States in 2019 and sits at number 1594 in 2025.