Mila Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEE-lah /ˈmiː.lə/
Origin: Slavic; Latin
Meaning: Slavic: gracious; Latin: soldier
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mila has Slavic origins, derived from the root "mil-" which means "gracious" or "dear." It is often considered a diminutive of names such as Ludmila or Milena, which have been used in various Slavic cultures since at least the Middle Ages. The name's journey into English can be traced through the migration of Slavic peoples and the influence of Eastern European cultures, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, as these communities settled in English-speaking countries.
Historically, the name Mila has been associated with various notable figures in Slavic history. One significant touchpoint is Saint Ludmila, a 10th-century Bohemian princess and martyr, who is venerated in the Czech Republic and has contributed to the name's cultural resonance in Slavic regions.
The name gained further prominence through literature and folklore, where characters named Mila often embody virtues of kindness and compassion, reflecting the name's etymological roots. Culturally, Mila has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing affection and warmth.
Its use in literature and the arts has reinforced its positive connotations, making it a beloved choice in many Slavic countries. The name's simplicity and melodic quality have contributed to its appeal, allowing it to transcend cultural boundaries while maintaining its historical significance.
As a diminutive, Mila is often seen as an endearing form, further enhancing its emotional resonance in familial and social contexts.
Famous people named Mila
In this section, you will find notable people named Mila. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mila who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Mila who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Mila Kunis is an actress best known for That '70s Show, Black Swan, and Friends with Benefits.
Mila Jovovich is an actress and model best known for Resident Evil, The Fifth Element, and Ultraviolet.
Fictional characters named Mila
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Mila is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. She is a key character in Final Fantasy XIV, playing a significant role in the game's narrative and world-building.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mila, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mila. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mila was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Mila has ranked as high as #50 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Mila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mila is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mila was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Mila (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 849 | |
| TX | 561 | |
| FL | 478 | |
| NY | 360 | |
| IL | 228 | |
| PA | 202 | |
| NJ | 199 | |
| OH | 153 | |
| AZ | 146 | |
| NC | 138 | |
| MA | 138 | |
| VA | 118 | |
| WA | 114 | |
| GA | 110 | |
| CO | 106 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mila.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,472 |
| 2023 | 5,913 |
| 2022 | 6,485 |
| 2021 | 6,336 |
| 2020 | 6,642 |
| 2019 | 7,341 |
| 2018 | 8,167 |
| 2017 | 5,974 |
| 2016 | 4,830 |
| 2015 | 4,733 |
| 2014 | 4,064 |
| 2013 | 3,680 |
| 2012 | 2,642 |
| 2011 | 1,798 |
| 2010 | 881 |
| 2009 | 667 |
| 2008 | 554 |
| 2007 | 385 |
| 2006 | 371 |
| 2005 | 238 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2002 | 131 |
| 2001 | 89 |
| 2000 | 78 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 1998 | 61 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |