How Many People Are Named Myla?
Complete statistics for the name Myla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Myla, a name that's both rare and rising, is held by just 1 in 16,321 Americans today. With around 20,219 people named Myla living in the US, it's a genuinely modern choice, with 93% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 20,684 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Myla Through the Generations
Myla's journey through the generations shows a recent surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 1,641 births. The average age of those named Myla is 13, indicating its status as a contemporary name. Of the 20,219 individuals named Myla, 19,217 are under 30, 757 are between 30 and 60, and 710 are over 60, reflecting its modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Myla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Myla
How Many People Have the Name Myla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,219 people in the United States currently share the name Myla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Myla a Common or Rare Name?
Myla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Myla Mean?
Myla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Myla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Myla Most Popular?
The name Myla reached peak popularity in 2023, with 1,641 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Myla?
Approximately 20,219 people named Myla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,684. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,321 Americans.
Is Myla a rare name?
Myla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,321 Americans has this name.
What does the name Myla mean?
Myla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Myla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Myla are male and 100% are female.
When was Myla most popular?
Myla peaked in 2023 with 1,641 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.