Mylesha is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "Mileshi," which means "happy." It's a unique and beautiful name that's gaining popularity among parents looking for something distinctive yet accessible. The name Mylesha is often associated with warmth and positivity due to its meaning. It's typically used as a female given name, though it could potentially be used for males as well due to its unisex nature in some cultures. In terms of pronunciation, it is usually said as /MY-le-shə/, with the stress on the first syllable.
"The name Mylesha saw its most popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with peaks of six births each in 1996 and 1998, followed by five births in 2003, making a total of seventeen children named Mylesha during this period."