Myla sits comfortably in the UK charts at #89 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#89
US Rank #186
About the Name Myla
Myla is holding steady in the rankings at #89. It reached its peak of #86 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 4 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Myla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #186 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Myla
Unlikely. With around 522 UK babies named Myla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Myla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Myla has held a stable position around #89 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #86 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Myla is more popular in the UK (#89) than in the US (#186). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Myla include: Myla Dalbesio — Myla Grace Dalbesio is an American model, artist, and writer.; Myla Pablo — Myla Pablo, nicknamed Typhoon Pablo, is a Filipino professional volleyball player for the Nxled Chameleons of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL)..
Myla appears in the US top 500 at #186 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
522
UK babies named Myla (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.3
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Myla
Likely around 1 other Myla in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Myla Pablo, nicknamed Typhoon Pablo, is a Filipino professional volleyball player for the Nxled Chameleons of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). She was part of the Philippines women's national volleyball team in 2015.