Mylah
Girl name · 168 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mylah: 168 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 27 births in 2022.
Mylah is a name of relatively modern coinage, likely a variant of the Arabic name Mila, meaning "gracious" or "dear," or a creative respelling of Myla, a feminine form of Miles, which itself derives from the Latin *miles* meaning "soldier." Though not historically ancient, it has gained quiet popularity in Scotland since the early 2000s. There are no widely known historical figures bearing the exact spelling Mylah, but the name shares its root with the popular actress Mila Kunis, adding a touch of modern glamour. It also echoes the Italian city of Milan, whose name may derive from a similar Celtic root meaning "midland" or "plain." A notable variant is Myla, which has seen similar use in Scotland.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202227 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #25614 babies
- Total births
- 168since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 42%vs prior 5y