Mila
Mila is a Slavic name meaning 'gracious' or 'dear,' derived from the element 'mil' meaning pleasant or dear. It's also used as a diminutive of names like Milena or Ludmila in Eastern European cultures.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,490. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,798
- 2012: 2,642
- 2013: 3,680
- 2014: 4,064
- 2015: 4,733
- 2016: 4,830
- 2017: 5,974
- 2018: 8,169
- 2019: 7,343
- 2020: 6,646
- 2021: 6,337
- 2022: 6,487
- 2023: 5,920
- 2024: 5,484
- 2025: 4,796
- 2026 (projected): 4,490
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname
- •Works well in multicultural settings
- •Has grown significantly in popularity in recent years
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Mila Mulroney
Former First Lady of Canada
Statistics
84,489
Total births since 1880
2018
Peak year
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