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UK girl's name

Mylah

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #520, with 75 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 103 births.

This profile covers 725 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 73% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 917 living people in the UK are called Mylah. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mylah ranked #520 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 75 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 103 girls were registered as Mylah.
  • Mylah ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #227 in 2024.
  • About 917 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#520

2024

Births in 2024

75

Latest year

Peak year

2022

103 births

Estimated living

917

2026

Meaning

What does Mylah mean?

The name Mylah is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a variation of the name Myla or Myra. Some sources suggest that Mylah may have roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the word "malah," meaning "to fill" or "to fulfill." However, this connection is tenuous and not widely accepted.

While there are no definitive historical references or mentions of the name Mylah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, a few notable individuals have borne this name in recent times. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mylah Renee, an American singer and songwriter born in 1985. She gained recognition for her work in the R&B and neo-soul genres.

Another individual with the name Mylah is Mylah Gaines, an American television personality and fashion designer. She rose to prominence in the early 2000s after appearing on various reality shows, including "Make Me a Supermodel" and "From G's to Gents."

In the world of sports, Mylah Rollins is a notable figure. She is an American professional basketball player who has competed in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and various international leagues.

Mylah Renae is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Game" and "The Forgotten."

Mylah Weston is an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Her poetry collection, "Whispers in the Wind," gained critical acclaim upon its release in the early 2010s.

It is worth noting that while these individuals have achieved varying degrees of recognition, the name Mylah remains relatively uncommon, particularly in historical contexts. As a modern name with limited documentation, its exact origins and evolution remain somewhat shrouded in mystery.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mylah over time

The chart below shows babies named Mylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mylah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 75 births in 2024, compared with 103 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mylah
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Decades

Mylah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mylah 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 #494 416 5
2010s #1261 300 9
2000s #4212 9 2

Geography

Where Mylah is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mylah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Mylah ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #227 in 2024.

Scotland
14
Northern Ireland
7

Across the UK

Mylah in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#260 in 2024

12 years of NRS records, 154 total registered

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#227 in 2024

7 years of NISRA records, 42 total registered

Related

Names similar to Mylah

FAQ

Mylah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mylah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Mylah was ranked #520 for girls in England and Wales, with 75 births registered.

When was Mylah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 103 babies registered as Mylah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mylah?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.

How many people are called Mylah in the UK?

A total of 725 babies have been registered as Mylah across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 154 more in Scotland and 42 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Mylah most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Mylah ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #227 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.