Rising since 2020, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Myli since 2004
Babies named Myli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Myli is a contemporary American name that first appeared in 2004. It has never been common, with its highest rank of 13,208 occurring in 2008. Since 2020, however, the name has been on a rising trajectory, suggesting growing, if still niche, appeal. In 2025, Myli was given to roughly 1 in every 267,878 baby girls, placing it far outside the top 1000. The name does not cluster strongly in any state, indicating a diffuse, low-key presence. Its modern, phonetic construction and lack of deep historical roots make it a free-form choice for parents seeking a distinctive and melodic name.
Myli is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to be a phonetic invention, possibly inspired by names like Miley (derived from a nickname of the Irish name Maolmhuire) or as a variation of Myra (a 17th-century poetic creation). The name shows influence of the trendy suffix '-li' or '-lee', popular in contemporary American naming. Its use is almost exclusively for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Mylie
Sibling names for Myli
Names that share Myli's style, for a brother or sister.
