Mylah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mylah is a contemporary name with roots in Old English, meaning merciful or gracious. It has evolved from historical forms such as Mīl and Myla. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as modern and unique, with no significant biblical ties.
The name Mylah is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mylah has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mylah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2425th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 704th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mylah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mylah"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪlə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Mylah is a modern variation of the name Myla, which is derived from the Old English word 'mīl', meaning 'merciful' or 'gracious'.
Meaning
merciful, gracious
Language Evolution
Mīl (Old English), Myla (Modern English), Mylah (Contemporary variation)
Historical Usage
Mylah emerged in the late 20th century as a popular feminine name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Myla, Mila, Mylie
Modern Popularity & Image
Mylah is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mylah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mylah"
"Mylah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2425th of 35406 | 1,142 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 704th of 30306 | 4,909 |
Regional Popularity of "Mylah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mylah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.83% 1779th/4582 |
46.30% 2391st/5164 |
32.75% 2395th/7313 |
32.94% 2458th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.88% 593rd/3984 |
16.51% 741st/4487 |
11.18% 763rd/6822 |
11.87% 745th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mylah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mylah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.