Myla Name Meaning

What Does Myla Mean?

The name Myla means "soldier" and "merciful." It is a variation of Mila and the feminine version of Milo or Myles. Some view the name as a modern invention that has its roots in the Norman French. It could also be considered a diminutive of Michael or inspired by the Latin word “miles” meaning “soldier.”

Myla has also been viewed as a contemporary version of Myra, a popular name in the U.S. between 1900 and 1961 of Sanskrit origins meaning "sweet, admirable, and extraordinary." The ‘my’ in Myla offers a sort of endearingly possessive quality to this pretty, understated, and simplistic name. 

How Popular Is the Name Myla?

The name Myla is on a slow-moving upward trend but it hasn’t oversaturated the girl population just yet. Myla has been on the name charts since 2005, where it sat at the No. 964 place. Over the past decade, the name Myla has been on an upward path and made its way into the top 300. In 2020, it was at 277th place. The name’s popularity growth over the past 10 years may have been a result of the Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer, naming one of his twin daughters Myla in 2009.  

Name Variations

For those considering the name Myla, you might also like some of the following variations: 

• Mala
• Maya
• Mila
• Mina
• Mimi
• Mya
• Mylie
• Myra

Similar Names

If you think the name Myla is cute, perhaps you'll appreciate some of these similar names:

• Meena (Hindi; Sanskrit)
• Myles (German)
• Isla (Scottish)
• Lilah (Hebrew)
• Kyla (Gaelic)
• Tyla (English)
• Shyla (Hindi)
• Milah (German)

Other girls' names starting with M:

• Mackenzie
• Madison
• Madelyn
• Mae
• Maeve
• Maggie
• Margaret
• Matilda
• Maura
• Melissa
• Michelle
• Moon
• Myleen

Myla is believed to be a feminine derivative of the masculine name Milo, which is of German descent. Here are some other German girls’ names, along with their meanings:

• Adalee (God is my shelter)
• Emma (whole; universal)
• Emila (rival)
• Hannah (favour; grace)
• Julia (youthful; Jove’s child)
• Laura (bay laurel)
• Lena (dwelling)
• Lina (tender)
• Sophia (wisdom)

Common Nicknames

The name Myla lends itself to a few really cute nicknames. 

• My: The origin of the name My is Scandanavian and it means ‘form of Mary.’ It’s a short, endearing nickname that family members and friends can use to refer to Myla.
• Myles: Though generally a boy’s name, the name Myles is of German origin and is a commonly used short-form/nickname for girls named Myla. 
• Mylie: The name Mylie is a spelling variation of Miley (like Miley Cyrus) which is itself a variation of the feminine Hawaiian name Maile, meaning "shrub" or "vine."

Suggested Sibling Names

Some of these names might pair well with Myla:

• Ava (German) 
• Arlo (Old English)
• Finley (Scottish) 
• Lily (Greek)
• Kendra (Scottish) 
• Kai (Hawaiian)
• Kat (Greek)
• Leilani ( Hawaiin) 
• Mei (Chinese)
• Marty (Scottish)
• Max (German) 
• Noah (Hebrew)
• River (Latin)
• Sam (Hebrew)
• Zara (Hebrew)

Famous People Named Myla

There are a few famous people with the name Myla, including:

• Myla Goldberg, American novelist
• Myla Rose Federer, daughter of tennis player Roger Federer
• Myla Dalbesio, American model and writer
• Myla Pablo, Filipino volleyball player 
• Myla Kabat-Zinn, American childbirth educator and author