NAME PROFILE
Mayela
A shortened form of Matilda, meaning 'might in battle' or 'strength in combat.' This name suggests a person who is both resilient and spirited, possessing a quiet yet formidable inner strength and a creative spark.
Key Stats
| Total births | 927 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1973 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 53%CA — 45%AZ — 2%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Tilda Swinton (Actress, Michael Clayton) · Tilda Cobham-Hervey (Actress, I Am Woman) · Tilda de Paula Eby (TV Presenter, Nyhetsmorgon) · Tilda Lindstam (Fashion Model, Various Campaigns) · Tilda Wickman (Professional Dancer, Various Productions)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TillyTildie
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