Myla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Myla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Myla?
Myla is spelled M-Y-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Myla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Myla may mean “soldier” or “merciful” based on proposed linguistic roots.
- Origin
- Myla is commonly associated with names of Latin or Slavic origin, but its precise etymology remains uncertain.
- Pronunciation
- MY-lah · 2 syllables
Myla Popularity in 2025
Rank#210
Recorded Births1,436
- Girls usage fell 24 places to #210 and recorded 190 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Myla Mean?
Myla may mean “soldier” or “merciful” based on proposed linguistic roots.
Origin: Myla is commonly associated with names of Latin or Slavic origin, but its precise etymology remains uncertain.
How Do You Pronounce Myla?
PronunciationMY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Myla?
- History
- Myla has been used in contemporary naming contexts and has gained popularity in recent years according to birth records.
Myla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,436 | #210 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,626 | #186 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,646 | #181 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,606 | #185 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,302 | #232 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,137 | #276 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,092 | #302 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,167 | #284 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,001 | #327 |
| 2016 | Girls | 896 | #363 |
| 2015 | Girls | 974 | #335 |
| 2014 | Girls | 879 | #371 |
| 2013 | Girls | 952 | #340 |
| 2012 | Girls | 777 | #400 |
| 2011 | Girls | 612 | #484 |
| 2010 | Girls | 592 | #505 |
| 2009 | Girls | 559 | #540 |
| 2008 | Girls | 512 | #600 |
| 2007 | Girls | 322 | #867 |
| 2006 | Girls | 291 | #909 |
| 2005 | Girls | 256 | #963 |
| 2004 | Girls | 219 | #1,058 |
| 2003 | Girls | 219 | #1,043 |
| 2002 | Girls | 146 | #1,328 |
When Was Myla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
1,646 recorded births
National rank #181
2024 · Girls
1,626 recorded births
National rank #186
2022 · Girls
1,606 recorded births
National rank #185
2025 · Girls
1,436 recorded births
National rank #210
Where Myla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #69 | 10 |
| NM | #111 | 12 |
| DE | #115 | 7 |
| PA | #124 | 83 |
| IA | #131 | 24 |
| KS | #136 | 23 |
| WV | #139 | 11 |
| SD | #139 | 8 |