Myla

Myla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,624 girls in the United States.

Myla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Myla

Myla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Myla first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #183 in 2023, and in 2024 1,624 babies received the name — 20,684 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Myla in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#183 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Myla in 2024
1,624
Total since 1880
20,684

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Myla mean?

The meaning of Myla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Myla a boy or girl name?

Myla is a girl name. In 2024, 1,624 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Myla?

Myla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Myla?

Myla first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #183 in 2023, and 1,624 babies were given the name in 2024.

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