Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Mylah
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “variant of Mila or Myla”
- Meaning
- variant of Mila or Myla
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- MY-luh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #605
- US babies 2025
- 486
- Best rank
- #389 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Mylah
Mylah is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Mila or Myla”.
Mylah is a modern American spelling of Myla, which in turn is often treated as a variant of Mila, the Slavic name built on mil, meaning gracious or dear. It can also be seen as a feminine form of Miles. The final -h follows the pattern of names like Leah and Hannah and gives the name a softer look. Mylah is used mainly for girls in the United States and is pronounced MY-luh, which sets it apart from Mila, usually said MEE-luh. It is short and gentle, easy to pair with both classic and modern middle names.
Popularity over time
Mylah first appears in US Social Security records in 1993. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2017. Its best national rank was #389 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 789 babies. In 2025, 486 babies were named Mylah, and it ranked #605 nationally. That is 91% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #9,667 in 2000, #1,477 in 2010, and #605 in 2025. Of the 6,544 US girls named Mylah since records began, 54% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,438 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Saige, Xiomara, Astrid, Maia, and Zariah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mylah ranked highest in Hawaii, Arkansas, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #154 | 6 |
| Arkansas | #290 | 11 |
| Ohio | #295 | 38 |
| Wisconsin | #305 | 18 |
| Mississippi | #330 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mylah is usually pronounced MY-luh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Mylah
A few middle names that flow with Mylah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mylah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mylah mean?
Mylah is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Mila or Myla”.
What is the origin of the name Mylah?
Mylah has modern American roots. Mylah is a modern American spelling of Myla, which in turn is often treated as a variant of Mila, the Slavic name built on mil, meaning gracious or dear.
Is Mylah a popular name?
Yes. Mylah ranked #605 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mylah a boy or girl name?
Mylah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mylah?
Mylah 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