Meredith vs Mylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meredith

Girl #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Merry, Mere

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Mylah Rank #550

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #550 for Mylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Mylah ___

  • Mylah Rose
  • Mylah Grace
  • Mylah Jane
  • Mylah Lynn
  • Mylah Faith
  • Mylah Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Mylah

Zara Aria Kai Nova Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Mylah more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Mylah at #550 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Mylah mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Mylah means "gracious, dear one" (Slavic origin).

Are Meredith and Mylah boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Mylah is primarily a girl name.

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