Rising since 1989, #1,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayla since 1956
Babies named Mayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 264 |
| 2010s | 703 |
| 2020s | 603 |
Meaning & origin
The name Mayla has been recorded in the United States since at least 1956, but its modern ascent began in 1989, marking a long, gradual rise. By 2025, it reached rank 1,758, with a 1 in 13,976 incidence among newborn girls. Its peak year so far is 2024, reflecting sustained growth in the 2020s. The name is most popular in South Dakota, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, suggesting regional appeal. Mayla's etymology is fluid, likely stemming from either Hebrew Malka ('queen') or Slavic Mila ('gracious'), but modern usage treats it as a fashionable blend of the 'May' sound and the 'la' ending. This ambiguity adds to its charm, allowing families to interpret the name in a personal way. Its similarity to the more established Mila and Myla places it within a trend of soft, vowel-ending names that feel both fresh and familiar.
Mayla is a modern name that may draw from multiple sources. It could be a variant of Mila, a Slavic name meaning 'gracious' or 'dear', or a variation of Malka, a Hebrew name meaning 'queen'. In contemporary usage, it is often formed as a combination of the syllable 'May' and the popular 'la' suffix, giving it a fashionable and melodic quality. The name has seen increased use in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Mayla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mayla” around the world
Where Mayla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mimi
Sibling names for Mayla
Names that share Mayla's style, for a brother or sister.
