How old is someone named Myla?
The average Myla is 11 years old.
Half of all living Mylas are between 4 and 14.
When was Myla popular?
Myla has been rising for years and peaked in 2023, so most Mylas are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 | 0 |
| 1920s | 89 | 0 |
| 1930s | 91 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 120 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 225 | 180 |
| 1960s | 222 | 200 |
| 1970s | 254 | 240 |
| 1980s | 221 | 210 |
| 1990s | 428 | 420 |
| 2000s | 2,744 | 2,700 |
| 2010s | 8,942 | 8,900 |
| 2020s | 8,753 | 8,700 |
How many Mylas are still alive?
About 22,000 Mylas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Myla since 1913.
Nearly every Myla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Myla?
Three in four living Mylas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 23%
- Gen Alpha 72%
Is Myla an old name?
No. Myla is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Myla will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Myla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Mylas are women.
Names the same age as Myla
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Myla's name twin is Valentina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Valentina's age curve is the closest match to Myla's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Myla
How old is the average Myla?
The average Myla in the US is 11 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Myla?
About 22,000 Mylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Myla most popular?
In 2023, when about 1,600 baby girls were named Myla.
Is Myla a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 72% of living Mylas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this