Unisex · #9,864 in 2026

Myel

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#9,707 (2021)
Total Babies
35
5-Yr Trend
-6%
👧 Girl peak #15,431 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,707 (35 total)
👦As Boy Name
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#9707
Peak Rank
35
Total Count
6
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2004
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#15431
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Myel

As a girl name

Myel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 5 Myels were born — ranking #15,431 that year. As of 2026, Myel ranks #16,098 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Myels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Myel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2017, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 7 Myels were born — ranking #9,707 that year. As of 2026, Myel ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 35 Myels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Myel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Myel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Myel

What does the name Myel mean?
Myel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Myel in 2026?
In 2026, Myel ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Myel most popular?
Myel reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #9,707 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Myel a unisex name?
Yes — Myel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Myels assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Myel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Myel include Munroe, Reiko, Luai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Myel

Myel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Myel's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #9,707. Use the chart and map above to compare Myel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.