Mila
Mila first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2018, when 8,169 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,796.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mila popular?
Rising Mila has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 35,670 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44,114 | |
| 2000s | 2,885 | |
| 1990s | 311 | |
| 1980s | 163 | |
| 1970s | 206 | |
| 1960s | 258 | |
| 1950s | 230 | |
| 1940s | 168 | |
| 1930s | 142 | |
| 1920s | 178 | |
| 1910s | 99 | |
| 1900s | 30 | |
| 1890s | 25 | |
| 1880s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mila mean?
From the Slavic element mil 'dear, gracious, loving', used as a short form of names like Milena and Ludmila. (A separate Spanish Mila is a short form of Milagros 'miracles'; the love sense is Slavic.)
Nicknames for Mila
- Milly
Variants & spellings
- Milla
- Mylah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mila mean?
Mila means Dear, gracious. From the Slavic element mil 'dear, gracious, loving', used as a short form of names like Milena and Ludmila. (A separate Spanish Mila is a short form of Milagros 'miracles'; the love sense is Slavic.)
What is the origin of the name Mila?
Mila is of slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Mila?
Mila is pronounced “MEE-lah.”
Is Mila a boy or a girl name?
Mila is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mila a popular name right now?
Mila has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Mila?
In 2025, Mila ranked #43 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mila most popular?
Mila was most popular in 2018, when about 8,169 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Mila?
Common nicknames for Mila include Milly.
What names are similar to Mila?
Names similar to Mila include Nova, Lia, Ada, Ivy.
What names go well with Mila?
slavic names that pair well with Mila include Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica, Nikolai.