Lucy vs Myla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucy

Girl #34 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
5,396
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Lucy Rank #34
Myla Rank #186

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #186 for Myla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucy ___

  • Lucy Grace
  • Lucy Mae
  • Lucy Jane
  • Lucy Rose
  • Lucy Claire
  • Lucy Elizabeth

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 Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Myla

Aria Elias Nora Asher Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Myla more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Myla at #186 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Myla mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Myla means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Lucy and Myla boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Myla is primarily a girl name.

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