Mila
Mila is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gracious, dear, or beloved.
Origin and history
Mila is a name of Slavic origin derived from an element meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It was originally a diminutive for longer names like Milena or Ludmila but has become immensely popular as an independent name. In recent years, it has surged into the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
84,489 babies in the United States have been named Mila since 1880. It ranks #424 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #31.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- NY (6 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 99 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 168 |
| 1950-1960 | 230 |
| 1960-1970 | 258 |
| 1970-1980 | 206 |
| 1980-1990 | 163 |
| 1990-2000 | 311 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,885 |
| 2010-2019 | 44,114 |
| 2020-2029 | 35,670 |
Famous people named Mila
- Mila Kunis: Actress
- Mila Jovovich: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- It derives from the Proto-Slavic root 'mil', which forms the base of many Slavic names expressing affection.
- Mila entered the top U.S. rankings in the late 2000s and quickly rose into the top 50 female names.