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.
About 115 girls were named Mayla in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
