Mila: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MEE-luh · 2 syllables
Mila means “gracious, dear”, from Slavic.
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.
- Meaning
- gracious, dear
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- MEE-luh
- US rank (2025)
- #43
- US babies a year
- about 5,812 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Mila?
Mila was the #43 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,802 babies. It’s rising: up 72% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #43 |
| England & Wales | #47 |
| Scotland | #36 |
| Northern Ireland | #90 |
| Ireland | #84 |
| France | #49 |
| Norway | #101 |
| Canada | #9 |
| Australia | #20 |
How old are people named Mila?
Half of US adults named Mila are older than 22; most are between 18 and 72. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Mila
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mila
What does the name Mila mean?
Mila means “gracious, dear”. It comes from Slavic.
How do you pronounce Mila?
Mila is pronounced MEE-luh.
How popular is the name Mila?
Mila was the #43 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,802 babies. It’s rising: up 72% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Mila?
Half of US adults named Mila are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 72.