Dam vs Tyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dam

Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,953
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Tyla

Girl #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, craftsperson"

Origin: Old French via English Tyler

Cultural Roots

American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,544
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty, TyTy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Tyla Rank #1,544

Tyla is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dam ___

  • Dam Alexander
  • Dam James
  • Dam Michael
  • Dam Oliver
  • Dam Theodore

Tyla ___

  • Tyla Rose
  • Tyla Grace
  • Tyla Jade
  • Tyla Rae
  • Tyla Nicole
  • Tyla Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Tyla

Zara Kaia Kylo Mila Koda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Tyla more popular?

Tyla is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Tyla mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Tyla means "tile maker, craftsperson" (Old French via English Tyler origin).

Are Dam and Tyla boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Tyla is primarily a girl name.

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