Myla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMY-lah / ˈmaɪləEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: 'soft' or 'tender'; Irish: 'gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Myla is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a gentle and nurturing character. The name has also been linked to Irish origins, where it conveys a sense of grace. Its rise in popularity can be attributed to contemporary naming trends favoring unique and melodic names.
Trend Summary
Myla has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mila
- Mylaa
International Variants
- Mila (Slavic)
- Mila (Spanish)
Famous people named Myla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Myla was first seen in the United States in 1913. Myla has ranked as high as #383 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Myla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Myla (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 137 | |
| TX | 123 | |
| FL | 108 | |
| NY | 87 | |
| OH | 82 | |
| PA | 75 | |
| IL | 49 | |
| NC | 48 | |
| GA | 48 | |
| WA | 45 | |
| IN | 43 | |
| VA | 41 | |
| AZ | 41 | |
| KY | 39 | |
| TN | 39 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 56 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 87 |
| 1999 | 86 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 2001 | 127 |
| 2002 | 146 |
| 2003 | 219 |
| 2004 | 219 |
| 2005 | 256 |
| 2006 | 291 |
| 2007 | 322 |
| 2008 | 512 |
| 2009 | 559 |
| 2010 | 591 |
| 2011 | 612 |
| 2012 | 777 |
| 2013 | 951 |
| 2014 | 879 |
| 2015 | 974 |
| 2016 | 896 |
| 2017 | 1,001 |
| 2018 | 1,167 |
| 2019 | 1,092 |
| 2020 | 1,135 |
| 2021 | 1,302 |
| 2022 | 1,603 |
| 2023 | 1,641 |
| 2024 | 1,624 |