Mylah
Every Mylah since 1993 — 6,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mylah
Mylah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #605 in 2025 with 486 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 6,544 American babies have been named Mylah. Its peak came in 2023, when 789 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 Mylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 486 | #605 |
| 2024 | 552 | #550 |
| 2023 | 789 | #389 |
| 2022 | 720 | #437 |
| 2021 | 602 | #514 |
| 2020 | 365 | #748 |
| 2019 | 319 | #846 |
| 2018 | 322 | #843 |
| 2017 | 281 | #941 |
| 2016 | 225 | #1,129 |
| 2015 | 255 | #1,044 |
| 2014 | 251 | #1,035 |
| 2013 | 230 | #1,078 |
| 2012 | 208 | #1,185 |
| 2011 | 194 | #1,236 |
| 2010 | 153 | #1,477 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,836 |
| 2008 | 104 | #2,016 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,741 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,750 |
| 2005 | 108 | #1,812 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,908 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,931 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,283 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,667 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mylah in 2025?
Mylah ranked #605 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 486 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mylah?
6,544 babies have been named Mylah in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mylah most popular?
Mylah peaked in 2023, when 789 newborns received the name.
Is Mylah a boy or girl name?
Mylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mylah rising or falling?
Mylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.