Myla
- US rank
- #210
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #181 in 2023
1,436 babies were named Myla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 66 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Myla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,119 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Myla, 1,436 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Myla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMyla first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #181.
- Then vs nowMyla is 17× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,531 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,119.
- TrendMyla has climbed 66 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #210. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMyla is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #69, followed by New Mexico (#111) and Delaware (#115). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Myla
Myla is a girl name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-yla”. US birth records list Myla for girls from 1913 to 2025, in 111 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #181 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #210, with 1,436 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.6 | 151,188 girls |
| 1920s | 7.5 | 134,048 girls |
| 1930s | 8.4 | 118,343 girls |
| 1940s | 8.2 | 122,399 girls |
| 1950s | 12 | 86,505 girls |
| 1960s | 12 | 81,967 girls |
| 1970s | 17 | 60,386 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,101 girls |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,736 girls |
| 2000s | 148 | 6,773 girls |
| 2010s | 512 | 1,951 girls |
| 2020s | 900 | 1,111 girls |
Other spellings of Myla
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Myla
What is the origin of the name Myla?
Myla has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Myla a boy or girl name?
Myla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Myla?
Myla ranked #210 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,436 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#181).