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Mylah
Pronounced MY-lah /ΛmaΙͺ.lΙ/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
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
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 β Milena, Miroslava, Milica β 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 currently ranks in the U.S. top 1000.
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Mylah Morales (active 2000s-present)American celebrity makeup artist known as The Glaminator, celebrated for her long-time work with Rihanna on major music videos and campaigns, and for creating iconic red-carpet looks for Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj.
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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 β 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 2010sβ2020s.