Myleigh

#80 in Oklahoma

Meaning of Myleigh

Myleigh emerges as a modern Anglo-American feminine name, likely fashioned as a variant of Miley or as a blend of “My” and the Old English element “Leigh,” meaning “meadow.” Pronounced MY-lee (/maɪˈli/), its phonetic clarity belies an unconventional spelling that seldom demands more than a brief lesson in contemporary naming conventions. Since its appearance in the late 1990s, Myleigh has maintained a steady, if modest, presence in U.S. birth statistics—hovering in the 800s and 900s on the Social Security Administration’s annual rank list and most recently rising to 904th in 2024—suggesting a preference among parents for a name that balances personal flair with familiar sounds. This consistent performance reflects an analytical middle ground: neither ubiquitous nor obscure, Myleigh offers an identity rooted in tradition yet attentive to current trends, providing a quietly distinctive choice for the modern family.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as MY-lee (/maɪˈli/)

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