Damara vs Mylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damara Rank #8,716
Mylan Rank #1,719

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damara or Mylan more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Damara and Mylan mean?

Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin). Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin).

Are Damara and Mylan boy or girl names?

Damara is primarily a girl name. Mylan is primarily a boy name.

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