How Many People Are Named Myla?

Complete statistics for the name Myla in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Myla
Very Rare
20,684
Estimated People
1 in 15,954
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
20,684 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 13

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 6
Alabama 215
Arkansas 157
Arizona 411
California 1,814
Colorado 346
Connecticut 152
DC 5
Delaware 26
Florida 1,149
Georgia 534
Hawaii 28
Iowa 284
Idaho 88
Illinois 645
Indiana 589
Kansas 203
Kentucky 357
Louisiana 303
Massachusetts 274
Maryland 229
Maine 29
Michigan 747
Minnesota 453
Missouri 510
Mississippi 111
Montana 53
North Carolina 471
North Dakota 53
Nebraska 156
New Hampshire 40
New Jersey 401
New Mexico 111
Nevada 160
New York 826
Ohio 1,080
Oklahoma 216
Oregon 184
Pennsylvania 1,025
Rhode Island 12
South Carolina 185
South Dakota 43
Tennessee 473
Texas 1,477
Utah 265
Virginia 392
Washington 409
Wisconsin 450
West Virginia 150
Wyoming 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Myla

How Many People Have the Name Myla in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,684 people in the United States currently share the name Myla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,954 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Myla a Common or Rare Name?

Myla is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Myla Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Myla are covered in full on the Myla name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Myla Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Myla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Myla is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Myla Most Popular?

The name Myla reached peak popularity in 2023, with 1,641 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Myla Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Myla across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Myla?

Approximately 20,684 people in the United States share the name Myla, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Myla a rare name?

Myla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,954 Americans has this name.

What does the name Myla mean?

The meaning and origin of Myla is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Myla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Myla are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Myla most popular?

The name Myla reached its peak in 2023, with 1,641 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People20,684
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 15,954
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2023
Male %0%
Female %100%

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