Declining since 2010, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Myleah since 1988
Babies named Myleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Myleah is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. It has always been extremely rare, peaking in 2009 when it ranked 7,133th with roughly 1 in 107,151 newborns. Since 2010, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting the highly volatile nature of invented names. While no top states have recorded notable concentration, the name follows a broader trend of creative, melodic coinages blending familiar elements like Mya and Leah. Myleah remains a highly distinctive choice that carries no deep historical or cultural roots but appeals to parents seeking a unique sound.
Myleah is a modern coinage that first appeared in the late 1980s in the United States. It likely arose as a combination of the popular name elements My- (as in Mya) and -leah (as in Leah), following a pattern of creating distinctive feminine names with a melodic sound. Its usage has been rare and primarily American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Leah, Mya
Sibling names for Myleah
Names that share Myleah's style, for a brother or sister.
