Milly
Milly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Milly
- A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily, and Camilla, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Clipping + -y.
How popular is Milly?
Since 1880, 3,347 girls in the U.S. have been named Milly. Its highest rank for girls was #714 in 1884. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Milly
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Milly
Names that peaked around the same time as Milly and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Milly FAQ
What does the name Milly mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily, and Camilla, also used as a formal given name. Clipping + -y.
How popular is the name Milly?
Since 1880, 3,347 girls in the U.S. have been named Milly. Its highest rank for girls was #714 in 1884. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Milly a boy or girl name?
Milly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,347 girls and 0 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.