Rising since 1995, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Mylia since 1991
Babies named Mylia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Mylia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. Its steady rise in use since 1995 reflects a broader trend for names starting with "My" and ending with "-ia." The name reached its peak popularity in 2009, though it remains uncommon, with only about 1 in 160,727 baby girls receiving the name in 2025. Mylia has not yet recorded a top state concentration, indicating its use is spread evenly across the country. As a contemporary creation, it has no deep historical or etymological roots, but its pleasing sound and similarity to names like Mila and Amalia have contributed to its modest appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Mylia is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It fits a pattern of feminine names beginning with "My-" that gained popularity in the late 20th century, such as Mya, Myla, and Myra. The suffix "-lia" echoes names like Amelia or Ophelia, giving it a melodic, contemporary feel.
“Mylia” around the world
Where Mylia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Mylie, Lia
Sibling names for Mylia
Names that share Mylia's style, for a brother or sister.
