Mila Girl

Popularity: #42 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

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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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mila was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Mila has ranked as high as #52 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 4,802 6 4,796
2024 5,484 0 5,484
2023 5,931 11 5,920
2022 6,497 10 6,487
2021 6,346 9 6,337
2020 6,656 10 6,646
2019 7,343 0 7,343
2018 8,174 5 8,169
2017 5,981 7 5,974
2016 4,838 8 4,830
2015 4,741 8 4,733
2014 4,071 7 4,064
2013 3,680 0 3,680
2012 2,649 7 2,642
2011 1,798 0 1,798
2010 881 0 881
2009 667 0 667
2008 554 0 554
2007 385 0 385
2006 371 0 371
2005 238 0 238
2004 192 0 192
2003 180 0 180
2002 131 0 131
2001 89 0 89
2000 78 0 78
1999 62 0 62
1998 61 0 61
1997 50 0 50
1996 26 0 26
1995 19 0 19
1994 18 0 18
1993 11 0 11
1992 25 0 25
1991 18 0 18
1990 21 0 21
1989 16 0 16
1988 10 0 10
1987 13 0 13
1985 22 0 22
1984 31 0 31
1983 25 0 25
1982 14 0 14
1981 13 0 13
1980 19 0 19
1979 25 0 25
1978 13 0 13
1977 21 0 21
1976 17 0 17
1975 24 0 24
1974 15 0 15
1973 23 0 23
1972 22 0 22
1971 23 0 23
1970 23 0 23
1969 28 0 28
1968 27 0 27
1967 26 0 26
1966 19 0 19
1965 23 0 23
1964 20 0 20
1963 33 0 33
1962 26 0 26
1961 34 0 34
1960 22 0 22
1959 26 0 26
1958 26 0 26
1957 19 0 19
1956 30 0 30
1955 22 0 22
1954 26 0 26
1953 28 0 28
1952 19 0 19
1951 22 0 22
1950 12 0 12
1949 19 0 19
1948 19 0 19
1947 27 0 27
1946 15 0 15
1945 19 0 19
1944 15 0 15
1943 14 0 14
1942 17 0 17
1941 11 0 11
1940 12 0 12
1939 17 0 17
1938 12 0 12
1937 14 0 14
1936 13 0 13
1935 19 0 19
1934 14 0 14
1933 8 0 8
1932 17 0 17
1931 10 0 10
1930 18 0 18
1929 14 0 14
1928 22 0 22
1927 23 0 23
1926 15 0 15
1925 17 0 17
1924 14 0 14
1923 15 0 15
1922 24 0 24
1921 20 0 20
1920 14 0 14
1919 11 0 11
1918 14 0 14
1917 7 0 7
1916 18 0 18
1915 14 0 14
1914 16 0 16
1913 9 0 9
1912 10 0 10
1909 5 0 5
1904 5 0 5
1903 9 0 9
1901 6 0 6
1900 5 0 5
1898 5 0 5
1893 6 0 6
1892 7 0 7
1890 7 0 7
1889 5 0 5
1881 5 0 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 849
16%
TX 561
10%
FL 478
9%
NY 360
7%
IL 228
4%
PA 202
4%
NJ 199
4%
MI 175
3%
OH 153
3%
AZ 146
3%
MA 138
3%
NC 138
3%
VA 118
2%
WA 114
2%
GA 110
2%
CO 106
2%
MN 90
2%
TN 81
1%
IN 80
1%
WI 77
1%
MO 77
1%
UT 77
1%
MD 75
1%
CT 70
1%
LA 69
1%
SC 56
1%
OR 50
1%
NE 48
1%
KY 46
1%
NV 43
1%
AL 43
1%
IA 41
1%
OK 41
1%
AR 40
1%
KS 40
1%
NM 36
1%
ID 32
1%
RI 26
0%
MS 23
0%
HI 19
0%
DC 18
0%
NH 17
0%
SD 16
0%
DE 16
0%
ND 15
0%
WV 15
0%
ME 9
0%