Mila
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mila is a Slavic name meaning “gracious and dear”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin, rooted in the element milu, meaning gracious, dear, or beloved. It functions as a diminutive or short form for various Slavic names such as Milena, Milica, or Ludmila that share the same etymological root. The name has long been utilized across various Slavic-speaking cultures, reflecting a linguistic history focused on endearment. Its usage as an independent given name expanded significantly in modern times beyond its original role as a component of compound names.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mila
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mila is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Mila
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mila is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 667 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 436 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 235 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mila ranked #21 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #18 in 2024 — a drop of 3 places. A widely recognized choice, Mila has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #13, achieved in 2022 and 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #6,697 in 1980. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name shown little net change (from #17 to #21).
Name StyleMethodology
Mila is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 50% of available years and remains active today, averaging 7,707 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Mila
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mila utilizes two syllables and ends in a vowel sound, contributing to its light and fluid auditory character. The name is widely recognized through figures such as Mila Kunis, who reinforces its modern, accessible appeal. It carries a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic based on its soft phonetic delivery.
Middle Names For Mila
Middle names used with MilaMethodology
Mila is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Mila Marie · Mila Rae · Mila Grace · Mila Rose · Mila WilmothView all 51 girl middle names.
- Total 63 middle names used with Mila
- 5 boy middle names used with Mila
- 6 unisex middle names used with Mila
Middle name suggestions for MilaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mila is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Mila Moore · Mila Mills · Mila Marsh · Mila Marks · Mila Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Mila
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Mila. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Mila
Sound Like Mila Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Millie · Mollie · Miley · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Mila Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Milla · Milah · Maila · View all 12 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mila Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Mila”
Dictionary Meaning of "Mila"Methodology
A female given name from the Slavic languages
Examples
- At the end of the evening―and remember it was a sad occasion―Auntie Fanny says, 'Shoiley, do me a favour, ask Myla'―she never called her Mila―'for the recipe.'
- My name is Mila. Mila is the name others gave me. The ones who found me. Mila is miracle.
A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Ми́ла (Míla)
The capital city of Mila Province, located in northeastern Algeria
Translations
The name Mila has 12 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as city in Algeria, etc..
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How to Spell Mila in ASL
- M
- i
- l
- a
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