Myla
Every Myla since 1913 — 22,134 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myla
Myla is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #210 in 2025 with 1,436 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 22,134 American babies have been named Myla. Its peak came in 2023, when 1,646 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Myla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,436 | #210 |
| 2024 | 1,626 | #186 |
| 2023 | 1,646 | #181 |
| 2022 | 1,606 | #185 |
| 2021 | 1,302 | #232 |
| 2020 | 1,137 | #276 |
| 2019 | 1,092 | #302 |
| 2018 | 1,167 | #284 |
| 2017 | 1,001 | #327 |
| 2016 | 896 | #363 |
| 2015 | 974 | #337 |
| 2014 | 879 | #371 |
| 2013 | 952 | #340 |
| 2012 | 777 | #401 |
| 2011 | 612 | #484 |
| 2010 | 592 | #505 |
| 2009 | 559 | #540 |
| 2008 | 512 | #601 |
| 2007 | 322 | #867 |
| 2006 | 291 | #909 |
| 2005 | 256 | #964 |
| 2004 | 219 | #1,060 |
| 2003 | 219 | #1,047 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,334 |
| 2001 | 127 | #1,487 |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,852 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,796 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,998 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,791 |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,109 |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,595 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,672 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,388 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,627 |
| 1955 | 56 | #1,354 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,864 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,066 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,900 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,876 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,387 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,581 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,531 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,684 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myla in 2025?
Myla ranked #210 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,436 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myla?
22,134 babies have been named Myla in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myla most popular?
Myla peaked in 2023, when 1,646 newborns received the name.
Is Myla a boy or girl name?
Myla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myla rising or falling?
Myla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.