August vs Zyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Zyla

Girl #901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#901
Total SSA Count
294
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zy, Zyl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Zyla Rank #901

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #901 for Zyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Zyla ___

  • Zyla Rose
  • Zyla Mae
  • Zyla Grace
  • Zyla Jade
  • Zyla Reign
  • Zyla Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Zyla

Zara Kyla Aria Nova Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Zyla more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Zyla at #901 in the United States.

What do August and Zyla mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Zyla means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Zyla boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Zyla is primarily a girl name.

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