Possible variant of Mala, meaning necklace or garland.
Maylah is a rare modern name with ambiguous roots. It is often considered a creative spelling of Mala, a Sanskrit name meaning 'garland', or a variation of the Arabic name Layla. In some contexts, it is used as a phonetic elaboration of the name May.
Less common today
Maylah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,535 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
