Mila
Mila: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mila
- A female given name from the Slavic languages.
- A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Ми́ла (Míla)
Etymology
From a diminutive in many Slavic languages Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, and Serbo-Croatian, etc.) of female given names containing the element Mil-, -mila ("grace, beloved"), such as Ludmila, Milena, Milica, and of the cognates of Emily. Also from Spanish Mila.
How popular is Mila?
Since 1880, 84,489 girls and 88 boys in the U.S. have been named Mila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #7582 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #43 for girls, with 4,802 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mila
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Mila
Sister and brother names that share Mila's Slavic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Mila FAQ
What does the name Mila mean?
A female given name from the Slavic languages. A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Ми́ла (Míla) From a diminutive in many Slavic languages Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, and Serbo-Croatian, etc.) of female given names containing the element Mil-, -mila ("grace, beloved"), such as Ludmila, Milena, Milica, and of the cognates of Emily. Also from Spanish Mila.
What is the origin of the name Mila?
Mila is listed as a name of Slavic origin.
How popular is the name Mila?
Since 1880, 84,489 girls and 88 boys in the U.S. have been named Mila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #7582 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #43 for girls, with 4,802 babies given the name.
Is Mila a boy or girl name?
Mila is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 84,489 girls and 88 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.