Hazel
Meaning
"hazel tree"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #19
- Total SSA Count
- 6,401
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Haze
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"hazel tree"
Origin: Old English
"gracious, dear, beloved"
Origin: Slavic
Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #186 for Myla.
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Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Myla at #186 in the United States.
Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Myla means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).
Hazel is primarily a girl name. Myla is primarily a girl name.