Rising since 2009, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Maylah since 2006
Babies named Maylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Maylah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. It has been consistently rising in popularity since 2009, reaching its peak rank of 4,460 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 51,847 baby girls received the name, placing it among the more unique choices in contemporary naming. The name's ascent reflects a broader trend toward soft, melodic names ending in '-lah' or '-la'. Maylah has not yet been associated with any top states, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. As a recent coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, feminine-sounding name with a modern feel.
Maylah appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular 'May-' element (as in May, Maya) combined with the fashionable '-lah' suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2006 and has been rising in use since 2009, suggesting it emerged as a creative respelling or variation of names like Myla or Kaylah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mae, Lala
Sibling names for Maylah
Names that share Maylah's style, for a brother or sister.
