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UK girl's name

Mylea

A feminine name of unclear origin, possibly from the Arabic word "mile" meaning "beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mylea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mylea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 8 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2017. 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 26 living people in the UK are called Mylea. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mylea ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 8 girls were registered as Mylea.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mylea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5765

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

8 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Mylea mean?

The name Mylea is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins or historical references. It appears to be a variation of the name Myla, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Pamela. Pamela is derived from the Greek word "pamelas," meaning "all honey."

While the name Mylea does not have any documented ancient roots or appearances in historical texts, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times. One of the earliest recorded instances is Mylea Marie Borba, an American actress born in 1971. She is best known for her roles in television shows like "The X-Files" and "Charmed."

Another notable Mylea is Mylea Rae Penrod, an American singer and songwriter born in 1989. She gained popularity as a contestant on the reality show "The Voice" in 2012, where she finished in the Top 10.

In the world of sports, Mylea Gail Allen is an American basketball player who played professionally in the WNBA for teams like the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun. She was born in 1983 and played in the league from 2005 to 2012.

Mylea Kramer is an Australian actress and model born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Inbetweeners 2" and "Neighbors."

Lastly, Mylea Stephanopoulos is the daughter of George Stephanopoulos, a well-known American television host and political commentator. She was born in 2005 and has occasionally appeared alongside her father in public events and media appearances.

While the name Mylea may not have a rich historical background or deep cultural roots, it has gained popularity in recent decades, with a handful of notable individuals bearing this unique and melodic name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mylea over time

The chart below shows babies named Mylea registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mylea, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mylea
02468200820122017

Decades

Mylea by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mylea 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
2010s #4808 18 4
2000s #4708 8 2

Related

Names similar to Mylea

FAQ

Mylea: questions and answers

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

In 2017, Mylea was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mylea most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 8 babies registered as Mylea in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mylea?

A feminine name of unclear origin, possibly from the Arabic word "mile" meaning "beautiful".

How many people are called Mylea in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Mylea across the 6 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.