UK girl's name
Milayah
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "beautiful one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Milayah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Milayah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2888, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Milayah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Milayah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Milayah ranked #2888 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 girls were registered as Milayah.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Milayah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2888
2022
Births in 2022
8
Latest year
Peak year
2022
8 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Milayah mean?
The name Milayah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name that is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "malaya," which means "shelter" or "refuge." This suggests that the name may have been given to girls with the hope that they would provide a sense of comfort and security to their families.
The earliest recorded use of the name Milayah can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was popular among Arab communities in the Middle East and North Africa. It is possible that the name was also used by Muslim communities in other parts of the world during this time period, as the Arabic language and culture spread through trade and conquest.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Milayah was Milayah bint al-Hasan, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day Iraq. She was known for her contributions to the field of Arabic literature and was highly respected for her knowledge and intellect.
Another notable figure with the name Milayah was Milayah al-Andalusiyya, a Moorish princess who lived in the 11th century CE in what is now Spain. She was known for her beauty and grace, and her story has been the subject of numerous works of literature and art.
In the 13th century CE, there was a Sufi mystic and poet named Milayah al-Basri who hailed from the city of Basra in present-day Iraq. She was renowned for her spiritual insights and her poetic works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and the pursuit of divine knowledge.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of Europe from the 14th to the 20th centuries, the name Milayah was also popular among Turkish and other Muslim communities. One notable figure from this time period was Milayah Hatun, a princess and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century and was known for her charitable works and support of the arts.
In more recent times, there have been several notable figures with the name Milayah, including Milayah Zidani, a Moroccan author and activist who has written extensively on women's rights and social justice issues in the Arab world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Milayah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Milayah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2888 | 8 | 1 |
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FAQ
Milayah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Milayah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Milayah was ranked #2888 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Milayah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Milayah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Milayah?
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "beautiful one".
How many people are called Milayah in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Milayah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.