Myliyah
A feminine name possibly derived from the Hebrew word "Miliah," meaning "eloquent" or "beautiful speech."
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Myliyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myliyah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myliyah births was 2010 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myliyah. 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
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
2010
19 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,017
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Myliyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myliyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 100 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Myliyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myliyah 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 Myliyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myliyah
The given name Myliyah appears to be a modern invented name without a long historical lineage or connections to specific languages, cultures, or etymological roots. It does not seem to have ancient origins or appear in historical texts, religious scriptures, or records from bygone eras.
While the name Myliyah itself does not have a documented history dating back centuries, it is possible that it draws inspiration from elements of various existing names or words. The first part of the name, "Myl," could be a variation or combination of prefixes like "Mil" or "Mel," which are found in names of Greek, Latin, and Slavic origins. The latter part, "iyah," may be influenced by Hebrew or Arabic name endings like "iah" or "yah."
Unfortunately, due to the lack of a clear historical trail, it is challenging to pinpoint the earliest recorded examples of the name Myliyah or famous individuals who bore this name in the past. This name appears to be a more recent coinage, potentially emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century.
In the absence of a rich historical background, the meaning and significance of the name Myliyah are open to interpretation. Some parents may choose it for its melodic sound or unique composition, while others may ascribe personal meanings or connections to the name based on their cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
It is important to note that while the name Myliyah may not have a extensive documented history, it does not diminish its value or the individuality it represents for those who bear it. Names, whether ancient or modern, can hold deep personal significance and serve as a reflection of identity, cultural heritage, and parental aspirations.
People
Myliyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myliyah 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
Myliyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myliyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myliyah 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 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Myliyah a common name?
We classify Myliyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myliyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Myliyah was 2010, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myliyah is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Myliyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Myliyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myliyah 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.
Is Myliyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Myliyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Myliyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Myliyah?
See how many Americans are named Myliyah on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.