Myla
How to say it: MY-luh · /ˈmaɪlə/
Modern feminine form of Myles/Miles; Latin origin possibly meaning 'soldier', or Slavic root meaning 'gracious'.
Myla was the 24th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,436 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #40 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #24 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,436 |
| Share of births | 1 in 481 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #40 |
| In France, 2025 | #50 among girls’ names, 160 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Myla stands at its peak in the 2020s following a climb. A downturn is foreseen in the near term.
What goes with it
Airy and soft, Myla has a gentle ease that travels well. Maya sits comfortably alongside.
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Nicknames
- My
Honouring a Myla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Myla is about 1 in 21.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #50 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #94. Ireland: #204.
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