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UK girl's name

Myli

A feminine name derived from the Greek word 'mylos', meaning mill or mill stone.

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.

Myli is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myli popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 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.

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 Myli. 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

  • Myli ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 girls were registered as Myli.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myli as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5669

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

5 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Myli mean?

The given name Myli is a relatively uncommon and enigmatic one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from an ancient language spoken in a region that is now part of modern-day Turkey and Syria, though the exact linguistic roots remain uncertain.

Some scholars have proposed that Myli may be derived from the Luwian word "muwa," which means "to flow" or "to move," potentially suggesting a connection to water or a nomadic way of life. However, this theory lacks conclusive evidence and remains speculative.

In terms of historical references, the name Myli has been found inscribed on a handful of ancient artifacts and relics, though the context and significance of these inscriptions are often ambiguous. One notable example is a clay tablet dating back to the 2nd century BCE, which was uncovered in the ruins of an ancient city near the Euphrates River. The tablet bears the name "Myli" alongside other names and symbols, but its purpose and meaning remain a matter of scholarly debate.

The earliest recorded individual known to have borne the name Myli is a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. Although details about his life are scarce, he is believed to have made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is mentioned in several ancient texts as a contemporary of the renowned mathematician Pythagoras.

Another historical figure associated with the name Myli is a Persian warrior who lived during the reign of the Sassanid Empire in the 6th century CE. According to Persian chronicles, this Myli was a renowned military commander who played a pivotal role in several battles against the Byzantine Empire.

In the 9th century CE, a woman named Myli was a renowned scholar and poet in the court of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated and influential during her time.

During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Myli Ferrucci (1455-1520) gained recognition for his vibrant and innovative frescoes adorning the walls of several churches and palaces in Florence and Rome.

The name Myli also appears in the annals of history during the 18th century, when a French explorer named Myli Dalcourt (1712-1784) embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the mapping and exploration of regions in what is now Canada and the United States.

While the name Myli may be obscure and rare in modern times, its historical significance and enigmatic origins serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic diversity that has shaped the world's names and identities over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Myli over time

The chart below shows babies named Myli registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Myli, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Myli
01345200820152022

Decades

Myli by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myli 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 #5669 3 1
2000s #4741 8 2

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FAQ

Myli: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Myli was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Myli most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Myli in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Myli?

A feminine name derived from the Greek word 'mylos', meaning mill or mill stone.

How many people are called Myli in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Myli 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.