Myla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Myla is a modern English name with potential roots in the word 'mild' and connections to the Slavic name Mila, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. The name evolved from variations like Mila and Mylie. It is associated with traits of kindness and warmth, and has gained popularity in recent decades. There is no biblical relevance to the name.

The name Myla is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Myla has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Myla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3555th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3043rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2440th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2934th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3914th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 823rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 270th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Myla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Myla"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪlə/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

Myla is believed to be a modern variation of names such as Mylie or Myla, which may have roots in the word 'mild' or 'gentle'. It has also been linked to the name 'Mila', which derives from Slavic roots meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'.

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Meaning

gracious, dear, gentle

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Language Evolution

Mila, Mylie, Myla

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Historical Usage

Myla gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and contemporary name choice, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Mila, Mylie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Myla is perceived as a modern and trendy name, associated with kindness and warmth.

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Famous People

Myla Kunis, Myla Goldbergh

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Myla"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Myla"

"Myla" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3555th of 9107 118
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3043rd of 9204 162
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2440th of 12526 404
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2934th of 19264 390
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3914th of 27321 393
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 823rd of 35406 4,952
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 270th of 30306 14,265

Regional Popularity of "Myla" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Myla" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
74.81%
1666th/2227
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
- 100.00%
3518th/3518
60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 51.43%
3249th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
14.69%
673rd/4582
17.39%
898th/5164
11.81%
864th/7313
12.17%
908th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
5.12%
204th/3984
5.91%
265th/4487
4.51%
308th/6822
5.02%
315th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Myla"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Myla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.