The nameMyla
Myla is a modern girl's name, close to Mila and Milla. It is popular in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
Myla is often seen as a feminine of Miles or a variant of Mila, from the Slavic mil, "gracious, dear".
Origin
Uncertain, a modern name.
History
Myla reached 86th place in England and Wales in 2021 and 2022.
Popularity of the name Myla
Myla in the United States
Myla was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 8,940 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Myla. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Myla in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,461 births a year on average, against 1,026 in the five years before.
Myla in the United Kingdom
Myla was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,723 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Myla. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Myla in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 611 births a year on average, against 529 in the five years before.
Myla in France
Myla in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Myla
Names from the same generation as Myla, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myla mean?
Myla is often seen as a feminine of Miles or a variant of Mila, from the Slavic mil, "gracious, dear".
What is the origin of the name Myla?
Uncertain, a modern name.
Is Myla a girl's or a boy's name?
Myla is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Myla?
In 2024, Myla was the 185th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,624 births.
What are the variants of the name Myla?
Variants and related names of Myla include Mila and Miles.
What are good sibling names for Myla?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilah, Elsie, Ada and Olive for a sister, Milan, Muhammad, Sullivan and Ellis for a brother.