Declining since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Myliah since 1999
Babies named Myliah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Myliah is a modern American invention, first appearing on the U.S. naming scene in 1999. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked 8,432nd, but has since declined, falling to 10,107th by 2025. The name fits a broader trend of -lyah and -iah suffixed names that gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While not tied to a specific state or region, its usage mirrors the popularity of similar-sounding names like Aaliyah and Kailani. As a recent coinage, Myliah carries no historical or etymological baggage, making it a clean slate for parents seeking a distinctive and melodic choice.
Myliah is a recent invention, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It appears to be a blend of the trendy suffix -lyah (seen in names like Aaliyah and Kailyah) with the initial sound of names such as Mya or Miley. As a modern coinage, it has no long history or traditional derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Lee, Lia
Sibling names for Myliah
Names that share Myliah's style, for a brother or sister.
