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Mylah

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Pronounced MY-lah /ˈmaɪ.lə/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; also possibly related to Germanic mil ('mild,' 'peaceful') or from Latin miles ('soldier')Medium

In 30 seconds: Mylah is a modern American spelling of Mila or Myla — the beloved Slavic name meaning 'gracious' or 'dear.' Two syllables of softness with a fresh, distinctive look.
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Origin MediumSlavic, Germanic, American
MeaningVariant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; also possibly related to Germanic mil ('mild,' 'peaceful') or from Latin miles ('soldier')
U.S. rank (2025)#605 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births486 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mylah is a variant spelling of Myla or Mila, derived from the Slavic element mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' 'beloved,' or 'merciful.' This element appears in many Slavic names — Milena, Miroslava, Milica — and has deep roots in South Slavic and Eastern European naming traditions.

Mila began its rise in English-speaking countries in the early 21st century and has become one of the fastest-growing short girls' names. Mylah as a spelling emerged alongside this trend, appealing to parents who want the sound of Mila but with the distinctive -ylah ending seen in names like Lylah and Zylah. It ranks in the U.S. top 400.

Did you know? Mila, from which Mylah derives, shot to global recognition partly through actress Mila Kunis — born in Ukraine, where Slavic name traditions run deep — helping make this ancient Slavic meaning-word feel both exotic and immediately familiar to American parents.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Mila — Slavic root analysisU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MilaMylaMilah

Nicknames

My

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If you like Mylah…

Mila— the standard Slavic spelling of the same name
Myla— alternate spelling variant sharing the same sound and meaning
Layla— two-syllable girls' name with the same soft -ylah ending appeal
Nyla— two-syllable girls' name with the same modern -yla sound structure

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mylah mean?

Mylah is a spelling variant of Mila, from the Slavic element mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'beloved.'

How do you pronounce Mylah?

It is said MY-lah — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Mylah a boy or girl name?

Mylah is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Mylah?

Mylah is a growing name in the U.S. top 400, part of the broader Mila/Myla trend of the 2010s–2020s.