Myla
Myla is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gracious, dear, or favored.
Origin and history
Myla is a modern given name often considered a feminine variant of Mila, derived from the Slavic root meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It has also developed independently in English-speaking regions as a soft, contemporary name inspired by names like Mila and Mya. In the U.S., its popularity has risen significantly in the 21st century.
Popularity in the United States
22,134 babies in the United States have been named Myla since 1880. It ranks #991 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #201.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- TX (8 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 225 |
| 1960-1970 | 222 |
| 1970-1980 | 254 |
| 1980-1990 | 221 |
| 1990-2000 | 428 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,744 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,942 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,753 |
Famous people named Myla
- Myla Dalbesio: Model, Artist
Fun facts
- Myla shares roots with Slavic names containing the element 'mil', which translates to 'gracious' or 'dear'.
- The name experienced a substantial rise in U.S. rankings during the 2010s and 2020s as modern, short names gained favor.