Mileah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-LEE-uh / /mɪˈliːə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Mileah (Hebrew) - 'a form of the name Malia'; Mileah (English) - 'a variant of Leah'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Mileah is often considered a variant of Malia, which is derived from the name Mary, meaning 'beloved'. The name Leah has biblical roots, being the name of one of Jacob's wives, symbolizing weariness. In English-speaking cultures, Mileah is a modern variation that reflects contemporary naming trends, often inspired by traditional names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Milea
- Malia
- Mileah
International Variants
- Malia (Hawaiian)
- Leah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Mileah
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Fictional characters named Mileah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mileah was first seen in the United States in 1990. Mileah has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Mileah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mileah (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 16 |