Hyla is an uncommon female given name of Greek origin, meaning "wood nymph" or "forest spirit". It is derived from the Greek word "hyle", which translates to "wood" or "forest". This name has a unique and earthy quality to it, reflecting its connection to nature.
The name Hyla experienced varied popularity over the years with a peak of 15 births in 1931. However, it has been quite uncommon overall, with most years seeing fewer than 10 births and several decades having no recorded instances of the name at all.