Mylah
Mylah is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning “Gracious, dear”, pronounced MY-luh. It ranked #605 in the United States in 2025, given to 486 babies, and peaked at #389 in 2023. Common nicknames: My, Lala.
How popular is Mylah in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Mylah mean, and where does it come from?
Mylah is a further stylized spelling variant of Mila and Myla, both rooted in the Slavic element "mil," meaning "gracious" or "dear." The added silent "h" ending reflects a popular contemporary naming convention seen across many trendy American girls' names, intended to soften and elongate the name's visual and phonetic close. Though one of the rarer spellings of this name family, Mylah has climbed onto the popularity charts in recent years as an alternative for parents seeking a distinctive but still recognizable variant.
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Famous People Named Mylah
- Mila Kunis — Ukrainian-American actress, whose name shares the same root as Mylah
- Milla Jovovich — Ukrainian-American actress and model, another bearer of the same root name
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Mylah mean?
Mylah is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning "Gracious, dear." Mylah is a further stylized spelling variant of Mila and Myla, both rooted in the Slavic element "mil," meaning "gracious" or "dear." The added silent "h" ending reflects a popular contemporary naming convention seen across many trendy American girls' names, intended to soften and elongate the name's visual and phonetic close.
How do you pronounce Mylah?
Mylah is pronounced MY-luh. Common variations include Mila, Myla, Milah.
Is Mylah a girl name?
Yes, Mylah is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include My, Lala.