Myrrh; beloved; or water
Mayla is a name with multiple possible etymologies. It is often considered a variant of the Arabic name Maila, meaning 'tilted' or 'inclined,' or a derivative of the Hebrew name Mayim, meaning 'water.' In some contexts, it is viewed as a combination of May and Layla, or a diminutive of names containing the 'myrrh' root.
Less common today
Mayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,747 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
