Myleah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMY-lay-uh / /maɪˈleɪə/Modern; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'delicate' in Hebrew.
Historical & Cultural Background
Myleah is a modern variation of the name Leah, which has biblical origins. Leah was one of the wives of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Variants of Leah have been used across various cultures, contributing to its widespread appeal.
Trend Summary
Myleah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mylea
- Mylah
International Variants
- Leah (Hebrew)
- Lea (Italian)
- Lia (Italian)
Famous people named Myleah
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Fictional characters named Myleah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Myleah was first seen in the United States in 1988. Myleah has ranked as high as #1339 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Myleah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Myleah (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 11 |