Rising since 2020, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Mylea since 1956
Babies named Mylea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Mylea is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1956 but remained obscure for decades. It saw a notable uptick in the 2000s, peaking in 2008, and has been rising again since 2020. In 2025, it ranked 13,208 nationally, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. Its creation aligns with the trend of feminine names ending in 'lea' or 'lee', and it may have been influenced by the similar-sounding Miley (from Miley Cyrus, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s). Mylea has no recorded top states and its spelling variants, such as Mylee and Mylia, further demonstrate its status as a modern invented name rather than a traditional one.
Mylea is a modern coinage, likely inspired by names like Miley or Mya, with the fashionable -lea suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1956 but remained rare until the 2000s. Its rise may reflect a broader trend toward names beginning with 'My' (e.g., Mylie, Myra) and the popularity of similar-sounding names in celebrity culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Lea, Mylie
Sibling names for Mylea
Names that share Mylea's style, for a brother or sister.
