Mila
Slavic girl's name meaning “gracious; dear”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Slavic
- Meaning
- gracious; dear
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #28
- Born in 2023
- 5,913
Meaning & origin
Mila comes from Slavic names containing mil, 'gracious' or 'dear', and also serves as a short form of Camila, Milena, and Ludmila.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Mila ranked #28 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,913 US girls were given the name Mila.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #14 in 2018
“Unranked” means Mila was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Mila: frequently asked questions
What does the name Mila mean?
Mila is a Slavic name meaning "gracious; dear". Mila comes from Slavic names containing mil, 'gracious' or 'dear', and also serves as a short form of Camila, Milena, and Ludmila.
Where does the name Mila come from?
Mila is of Slavic origin. Mila comes from Slavic names containing mil, 'gracious' or 'dear', and also serves as a short form of Camila, Milena, and Ludmila.
Is Mila a boy or a girl name?
Mila is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Mila?
In 2023, 5,913 US girls were given the name Mila.
Is Mila a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Mila ranked #28 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.