Gender: Girl
Meaning: Gracious; dear; favored
Origin: Slavic — from the root mil (grace, favor, dear), common across Czech, Russian, Polish, and South Slavic traditions
Popularity: Ranked #33 in 2024 with 5,472 babies born.
History: Mila is a Slavic name with deep roots across Eastern Europe, where it functions as both a standalone name and a pet form of longer names like Milena and Ludmila. In the United States it was virtually unknown before actress Mila Kunis — born in Ukraine — rose to prominence in the 2000s. The name entered the U.S. top 20 by 2013 and has been climbing ever since. Its soft sound, its similarity to beloved names like Mia and Isla, and its multicultural background give it a warm, worldly appeal that resonates broadly.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Mila? About 1 in 608 babies born in 2024 were named Mila, or roughly 15 per day in the United States.
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