Baby name
Myla
/MY-lah/
Meaning
“Gracious, dear, beloved, soldier; also fragrant oil, perfume, or merciful”
Modern variation of Slavic Mila, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. Also from Latin miles, meaning 'soldier'.
How it ages.
Myla feels current and increasingly familiar while still standing apart from the most common choices.
The cultural moment.
Myla is gaining ground at a measured pace in Scotland rather than following a sudden spike. Currently ranks #91 in the UK.