Mayla
About Mayla
Mayla is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Maila, which has Finnish roots, or it could be related to Maela, a Breton name. Some consider it a blend of the popular names May and Layla. The name has a melodic, gentle sound with its flowing consonants and feminine ending. Mayla has grown in popularity during the 21st century, particularly in the United States, as parents have been drawn to names with the popular '-la' ending sound. The name conveys a sense of freshness and natural beauty, possibly evoking connections to spring (May) depending on the interpretation. Though still relatively uncommon, Mayla has been steadily rising in usage.
Pronounced MAY-luh.
As of October 2026, Mayla ranked #1763 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,607 | 68 | 38.1 |
| 2015 | #2,335 | 80 | 44.8 |
| 2016 | #2,183 | 89 | 50.2 |
| 2017 | #2,264 | 83 | 48.1 |
| 2018 | #2,039 | 96 | 56.4 |
| 2019 | #2,087 | 91 | 54.2 |
| 2020 | #1,972 | 96 | 59.4 |
| 2021 | #1,988 | 98 | 59.7 |
| 2022 | #2,357 | 79 | 48.2 |
| 2023 | #1,994 | 99 | 61.7 |
| 2024 | #1,769 | 114 | 70.4 |
| 2025 | #1,763 | 115 | 71.6 |
World rankings
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Mayla on lists
Famous Maylas
- Mayla Raven
daughter of mom,blogger Lauren Sinead
Mayla in pop culture
- "Mayla
" song by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes