Find out how popular the first name Mayla has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mayla by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Mayla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 99 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mayla.

The history of the first name Mayla

The name Mayla is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mala," meaning "garland" or "wreath," often used as a symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual devotion.

In ancient Indian texts and religious scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to celestial beings and deities adorned with garlands of flowers, which may have inspired the name Mayla. The name was particularly popular among the Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent during the classical period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mayla can be found in the ancient Tamil epic "Silappadikaram," written around the 5th century CE. The epic mentions a character named Mayla, a beautiful and virtuous woman who lived in the city of Puhar, an important trading port in the ancient Tamil kingdom.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Mayla. In the 7th century CE, Mayla Nayaki was a renowned Kannada poet and scholar from the Western Ganga Dynasty of present-day Karnataka, India. Her works, such as "Nalacharita," are considered literary masterpieces in the Kannada language.

During the 14th century, Mayla Devi was a powerful queen consort of the Bahmani Sultanate, a medieval Islamic kingdom in the Deccan region of India. She is credited with influencing the cultural and architectural development of the Bahmani capital, Bidar.

In the 16th century, Mayla Bai was a prominent courtesan and poet in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her poetry, which often celebrated love and spirituality, earned her great acclaim during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was Mayla Rachamalla, a 17th-century Telugu poet and composer from the Nayak kingdom of Madurai in present-day Tamil Nadu, India. Her literary works, including the celebrated "Varahanamatya Kavya," have been widely studied and appreciated for their poetic mastery.

While the name Mayla has its roots in ancient India, it has also been adopted and adapted in various cultures around the world, sometimes with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. The name continues to be popular, particularly in certain regions of South Asia and among diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and symbolism.

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