Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Mylei since 2001
Babies named Mylei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Mylei is a modern, inventive name that first emerged in U.S. birth records in 2001. Its appeal lies in its phonetic similarity to names like Miley and the fashionable -lei ending. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th in popularity, with roughly 1 in every 160,727 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2008, and usage has remained stable since. While its exact origins are unclear, Mylei fits the trend of unique, feminine-sounding names popularized in the early 2000s. Parents drawn to Mylei often appreciate its melodic sound and contemporary feel.
Mylei appears to be a modern coinage, likely influenced by names like Miley or by the fashionable suffix -lei. It first entered U.S. birth records in 2001, reflecting the trend of unique spellings and invented names. No traditional etymology is attested, and its meaning is not derived from any classical language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Lei
Sibling names for Mylei
Names that share Mylei's style, for a brother or sister.
