UK girl's name
Miylah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mila.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Miylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Miylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3519, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 16 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2018 to 2021. 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.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Miylah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Miylah ranked #3519 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 16 girls were registered as Miylah.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3519
2021
Births in 2021
6
Latest year
Peak year
2018
16 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Miylah mean?
The name Miylah is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of the name Maya and the suffix -lah, which has roots in various languages like Arabic and Hebrew. However, its precise origin and meaning are unclear.
There are no known historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Miylah. It does not seem to have any direct connection to specific religious scriptures or cultural traditions from the past. The name's unique spelling and lack of documented historical usage suggest it is a recently coined name.
Due to its modern nature, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from previous centuries who bore the name Miylah. However, here are five people from recent times who have been recorded with this first name:
1. Miylah Petronzio, an American artist and illustrator known for her whimsical and surreal artworks.
2. Miylah Garrett, a former collegiate basketball player from the United States who played for the University of Southern California in the early 2010s.
3. Miylah Johnson, a young American author who published her first children's book, "The Adventures of Miylah and Milo," in 2019.
4. Miylah Renee, an American singer-songwriter and YouTube creator who has gained a following for her original music and covers.
5. Miylah Trent, a Canadian child actor who has appeared in various television shows and films since the late 2010s.
While the name Miylah may not have a rich historical background, its modern popularity and unique spelling have allowed it to carve out its own identity in recent times. As a relatively new name, its meaning and significance are still evolving and being shaped by the individuals who bear it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Miylah over time
The chart below shows babies named Miylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Miylah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2021, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miylah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miylah 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 | #3519 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3690 | 19 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Miylah
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Miylah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Miylah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Miylah was ranked #3519 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Miylah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 16 babies registered as Miylah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Miylah?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mila.
How many people are called Miylah in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Miylah across the 3 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.