Myleah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from a blend of "Myra" and "Leah".
Name Census estimates that about 484 living Americans carry the first name Myleah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myleah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myleah births was 2009 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myleah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
484
~ 1 in 708,170 Americans
Peak year
2009
39 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,338
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Myleah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myleah from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 207 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Myleah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myleah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Myleah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myleahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Ohio, New York recorded the most babies named Myleah, while New York, Ohio, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myleah
The name Myleah is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the English names Myla and Leah. Its origins are not rooted in any particular language or culture, making it a more recent addition to the vast tapestry of names from around the world.
The name Myla itself has roots in the Greek name Myra, which means "fragrant oil" or "sweet-smelling." Leah, on the other hand, traces its origins to the Hebrew name Leah, meaning "weary" or "tired." The blending of these two names, Myla and Leah, resulted in the creation of the unique and melodic name Myleah.
While Myleah does not have a long historical legacy or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its rise in popularity can be attributed to the growing trend of creating novel and inventive names in modern times. As parents seek to bestow their children with unique identities, names like Myleah have emerged as a creative expression of individuality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myleah can be found in the early 21st century, with a handful of individuals bearing this moniker. However, it is worth noting that due to its relatively recent coinage, there are no famous historical figures or prominent individuals who were named Myleah in earlier eras.
Despite its lack of a deep-rooted historical lineage, the name Myleah has gained traction in recent decades, particularly in certain regions where parents have embraced its melodic and distinctive sound. As a result, it has begun to carve its own path and establish its place among the vast array of names that have graced the annals of history.
People
Myleah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myleah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Myleah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myleah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 484 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myleah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 708,170 US residents.
Is Myleah a common name?
We classify Myleah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 490 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myleah most popular?
The single biggest year for Myleah was 2009, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myleah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myleah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myleah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.