Mili
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mili is a Slavic name meaning “gracious”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.38% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mili
Mili is a sweet and versatile name with diverse origins and meanings. In Slavic languages, it often serves as a diminutive of names like Milena or Milica, derived from the element 'mil,' meaning "gracious," "dear," or "pleasant." This gives Mili a connotation of being beloved and kind. In Sanskrit, Mili can be interpreted as "to meet" or "a tender touch," adding a gentle and inviting layer to its meaning.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mili
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mili is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.38% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Mili
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
Mili is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 1.39M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 258K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 252K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 2.62M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mili ranked #3,336 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Mili shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,336 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #10,569 in 1998. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name rose 7044 places (from #10,380 to #3,336).
Characteristics of the Name Mili
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mili is characterized by its two-syllable length and a trochaic stress pattern that emphasizes the initial consonant. The name appears frequently in diverse international media as an affectionate diminutive, which reinforces its light, accessible profile. This combination results in a Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Mili
Middle names used with MiliMethodology
Mili is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Mili Hannah · Mili Jocelyn · Mili Divya
Middle name suggestions for MiliMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mili is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Mili Leigh · Mili Lynne · Mili Lynch · Mili Laine · Mili Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Mili
Sound Like Mili Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mila · Millie · Mollie · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Mili Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Milli · Maili · Milie · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mili Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · 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
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How to Spell Mili in ASL
- M
- i
- l
- i
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