UK girl's name
Myleen
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "small, gentle one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Myleen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myleen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Myleen. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myleen ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 girls were registered as Myleen.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myleen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Myleen mean?
The name Myleen is a relatively modern invention, without a clear linguistic origin or cultural background. It does not appear to be derived from any known language or ancient word root. There are no historical references or records of this name being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Myleen seem to date back to the late 20th century, possibly emerging as a variant or creative spelling of the more common name Mylene. However, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bore this specific spelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myleen was Myleen Kyndair, an American author and illustrator of children's books, born in 1961. She has published several works, including "The Moon Maiden and Other Selkie Tales" and "The Story of the Sea Children."
Another individual named Myleen is Myleen Doreen, a former Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 2007 to 2016. She represented the electoral district of Brandon East.
In the field of music, there is Myleen Navejas, a Filipino singer and actress born in 1990. She gained popularity as a contestant on the reality talent competition "Pinoy Dream Academy" in 2006.
Myleen Ernita is a Dutch actress and model, born in 1992. She has appeared in various television shows and films in the Netherlands, including the movie "Bro's Before Ho's" in 2013.
Myleen Constantino is a Filipino actress and model, born in 1990. She has appeared in several television series and movies in the Philippines, including the romantic comedy film "She's Dating the Gangster" in 2014.
While the name Myleen is not particularly common or widespread, these are a few examples of individuals who have carried this unique spelling throughout recent history. However, due to its relatively modern origins, there is limited historical information or notable figures associated with this name from earlier periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myleen over time
The chart below shows babies named Myleen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Myleen, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myleen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myleen 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4612 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Myleen
- 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
Myleen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myleen in the UK right now?
In 2011, Myleen was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Myleen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Myleen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myleen?
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "small, gentle one".
How many people are called Myleen in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Myleen 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.