I would love to hear opinions on the name [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. We just found out we are expecting a baby girl. We have our names narrowed down to [name_f]Nyla[/name_f], [name_f]Marlo[/name_f], [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], and [name_u]Shelby[/name_u]. My husband’s favorite is [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] is his great aunts name and he loves the sound of it. I like it but I’m not sure if it would be a good fit for our daughter. I have gotten mixed feed back on the name [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. Our daughter will most likely be a little blonde baby. When I have mentioned the name to some they say it sounds very exotic, African, Egyptian or Arabic maybe. Can you picture this name on a little blonde girl growing up in the south?
It does sound somewhat exotic…Arabic, Egyptian… because it is. But I don’t think there’s any reason not to use it because your child will likely be blonde. It is a family name after all. I think [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] is very sweet. I think you have a “winner” 
Personally, I think appearances are entirely irrelevant when it comes to naming a child - your child’s name will adapt to their looks and personality, not the other way around, and appearances and connections are highly subjective and depend on the individual’s experiences (I don’t believe that I ‘look’ like a [name_u]Haley[/name_u] at all, I feel as though I’d be better suited with an old fashioned choice, however, [name_u]Haley[/name_u] does fit to my personality and others believe that it suits me), so it is near impossible to choose a name that fits a blonde child, or a child of African-American descent, etc, etc.
I think [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] is lovely, it has history (an ancient Egyptian princess, apparently?), and I think it fits delightfully in with [name_f]Lyla[/name_f]/[name_f]Lila[/name_f], [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], [name_f]Layla[/name_f], [name_f]Mila[/name_f], etc.
[name_m]Just[/name_m] a side note - [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] is darling.
Being from the south (I’m assuming southern USA) I can see her getting teased for this name. When I say it with my slight accent it sounds like nylon so if you are from somewhere with a thicker accent I would have to say no. Personally I would use it as a middle name.
I dont really like it. I prefer [name_f]Nola[/name_f].
[name_f]Nyla[/name_f] feels trendy to me, I don’t have the image of someone from somewhere exotic.
I went to school with a [name_f]Nyla[/name_f], in the UK 16 years ago, she did have Arabic parents, but she was an incredibly bright and lovely person.
I don’t think potential appearance is a reason to rule out a name.
It’s similar to “[name_f]Nala[/name_f]” to me.
While it’s just not a familiar name to me and therefore feels a bit “made-up,” clearly it’s not based on some of the information other posters have provided, and what with it being a family name, I think it’s a lovely choice. I really like the way it sounds - while it’s unfamiliar to me, it is lovely.
There is a little blond [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] at my daughter’s daycare. In fact there is a [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] and a [name_f]Myla[/name_f], so to me it sounds very on-trend and not particularly exotic. It fits right in with [name_f]Mila[/name_f], [name_f]Maya[/name_f], [name_f]Isla[/name_f], etc., which are very popular, so I don’t find it too out there. [name_f]Hope[/name_f] that helps.
I think [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] sounds lovely!! And its a family name so it has a good connection. I also second the choice of [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f].
Thank you for your input. It is helpful to read your opinions. I do like [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. I was just hoping it wouldn’t seem to out of place on our future little southern cowgirl. Yes we do live in the Southern US in an area that has a lot of farms and ranches. I like the suggestion for [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
I like [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. Like others have mentioned, it seems very on point with other names used in real life now a days (Like [name_f]Lyla[/name_f], [name_f]Kyla[/name_f], [name_f]Kayla[/name_f], [name_f]Mila[/name_f] etc). I also love that fact its a family name. Good [name_m]Luck[/name_m]!
I like [name_f]Marlo[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] of your names. I’m not really a fan of [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. I like [name_f]Lila[/name_f] far better.
I’d rank them like this…
#1 [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] - Feels warm, easy to pronounce, unique but not odd. Great meaning. Family name.
#2 [name_f]Marlo[/name_f] - Sophisticated and feminine.
#3 [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] - [name_f]Happy[/name_f] and bright.
#4 [name_u]Shelby[/name_u] - [name_m]Just[/name_m] ok for me, always feels like a name that lacks substance.
[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]. I do think it’s okay to use [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] on a little blonde cowgirl. I think and hope that names are becoming more international in that no matter the origin, parents should be willing to use any name that appeals to their ears and heart.
Thanks for the ranking. I love your descriptions 
There’s a little girl at our church named [name_f]Nyla[/name_f]. Cute little peanut and her name fits her. That said, I do always think of a nyla dog bone.
I know I hate the [name_f]Nyla[/name_f] bone association
It’s a great name