Mylan
Pronunciation: [ m-EYEL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mylan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 424 babies have been named Mylan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mylan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,635 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,635
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Mylan
Mylan is a girl name .
Is Mylan a boy or girl name? Mylan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,635 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,719. Mylan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mylan is currently ranked #8,635 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mylan include Myl, Myy, Myie, and Mylkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mylan include Myla, Mylah, Mylani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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