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Mylan

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Pronounced MY-lan /ˈmaɪ.lən/High

Meaning: A form of Milan — from the Slavic mil, 'gracious; dear; beloved'; also linked to the Italian city Milan; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gracious; dear: Mylan is a form of Milan. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningA form of Milan — from the Slavic mil, 'gracious; dear; beloved'; also linked to the Italian city Milan; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10659 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119842025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mylan is a form of Milan — from the Slavic mil, 'gracious; dear; beloved'; it is also linked to the Italian city Milan (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'MY-lan').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, gracious-and-dear at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Milan means 'gracious; dear; beloved' in the Slavic (mil) — also the Italian city — Mylan is a form of it, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-lan').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Milan — unisex; routes layered

Variations

MilanMylinMylen

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If you like Mylan…

Milan— the source name
Mylah— a sound-neighbor My- girls' name
Mila— a fellow mil- ('dear') girls' name
Myla— a companion My- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mylan mean?

Mylan is a form of Milan — Slavic 'gracious; dear'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mylan?

It's said MY-lan /ˈmaɪ.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mylan a boy or girl name?

Mylan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mylan?

Mylan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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