Milah
Milah is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gracious, dear, or favored.
Origin and history
Milah is a feminine given name with multiple roots, often treated as a modern variation of Mila (from Slavic elements meaning 'gracious' or 'dear') or related to Hebrew roots. In the United States, it has gained popularity in recent years as a stylish alternative spelling to Mila. Its soft, modern sound aligns well with contemporary naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
2,881 babies in the United States have been named Milah since 1880. It ranks #3301 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1213.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.1 %)
- TX (16.3 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- NY (6 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 190 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,680 |
| 2020-2029 | 993 |
Fun facts
- Milah functions as a contemporary variant of the traditional Slavic name Mila.
- Over a third of all U.S. recorded births for the name Milah have occurred since 2020.