Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Myla
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “variant of Mila or Miles”
- Meaning
- variant of Mila or Miles
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- MY-luh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #210
- US babies 2025
- 1,436
- Best rank
- #181 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Myla
Myla is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Mila or Miles”.
Myla is a modern name with more than one possible source. It is often treated as a variant of Mila, the Slavic name built on mil, meaning gracious or dear, and it can also work as a feminine form of Miles, whose origin is uncertain. Some parents simply like it as a blend of My- and -la, in the style of Kayla and Layla. Unlike Mila, which is usually said MEE-luh, Myla is pronounced MY-luh, so the spelling signals the sound clearly. It is soft, short and contemporary, with an easy flow alongside both classic and modern middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mila.
Popularity over time
Myla first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 21 different years, starting in 2005. Its best national rank was #181 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,646 babies. In 2025, 1,436 babies were named Myla, and it ranked #210 nationally. That is 47% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,531 in 1920, #2,864 in 1950, #3,109 in 1980, #1,852 in 2000, #505 in 2010, and #210 in 2025. Of the 22,134 US girls named Myla since records began, 40% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 8,753 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kaia, Lia, Wren, Zuri, and Aspen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Myla ranked highest in Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #75 | 10 |
| Pennsylvania | #127 | 83 |
| New Mexico | #127 | 12 |
| Iowa | #134 | 24 |
| Delaware | #135 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Myla is usually pronounced MY-luh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-la”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mila.
Middle names for Myla
A few middle names that flow with Myla: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Myla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myla mean?
Myla is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Mila or Miles”.
What is the origin of the name Myla?
Myla has modern American roots. Myla is a modern name with more than one possible source.
Is Myla a popular name?
Yes. Myla ranked #210 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Myla a boy or girl name?
Myla is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Myla?
Myla is usually pronounced MY-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings