Amelia vs Myla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myla

Girl #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

American English Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Mya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Myla Rank #186

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #186 for Myla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Myla ___

  • Myla Rose
  • Myla Jane
  • Myla Grace
  • Myla Kate
  • Myla Anne
  • Myla Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Myla

Aria Elias Nora Asher Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Myla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Myla at #186 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Myla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Myla means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Myla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Myla is primarily a girl name.

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