Baby Names Myla Name Meaning By Shannon Day Shannon Day is a freelance parenting writer and co-author of Martinis & Motherhood: Tales of Wonder, Woe & WTF?! Learn about our editorial process Shannon Day Updated on June 14, 2021 Print mmg1design / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents What Does Myla Mean? How Popular Is the Name Myla? Name Variations Similar Names Common Nicknames Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Myla 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 1880 and 1950 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. Origin: Myla may be considered the feminine version of Milo, which has German roots and means "soldier" or "merciful." Gender: Myla is most commonly a girl’s name, with the masculine version being Myles or Milo. Pronunciation: My-Luh Although baby names are often separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex need not play any role in your name selection process. It’s important to select the name that you feel is best suited for your new baby. 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 1913, where it sat at the No. 3702 place. Over the past decade, the name Myla has been on an upward path and made its way into the top 1000. In 2019, it was at 300th place and in 2020 it was 277th. 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 (nobility of wood) Emma (whole; universal) Emila (strive; excel; 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 Delbesio, American model and writer Myla Pablo, Filipino volleyball player Myla Kabat-Zinn, American childbirth educator and author More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names 100 Gender-Neutral Baby Names 275 Popular Baby Names for Twins Loading shell for quizzesApp1 vue props component in Globe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Popularity of the Name Myla. Updated 2020.