Updated May 24, 2023

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Latin: Attendant at a religious ceremony
  • Italian: Miracle
  • Russian: Dear one

What does Mila mean and stand for?

Mila has Russian and Slavic roots and origins. It comes from the diminutive of Slavic names beginning or ending with Mila (for example, Ludmila). These nicknames are derived from the element Mil, meaning "gracious" or "dear".

Syllables: 2

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Girl name variations

Camille

Camille

+ 14% this year
Feminine
Common
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Caimile

Caimile

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Camilla

Camilla

- 3% this year
Feminine
Common
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Camila

Camila

- 1% this year
Feminine
Common
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Camelia

Camelia

+ 53% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Camillia

Camillia

+ 40% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Cammilla

Cammilla

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Cammie

Cammie

- 25% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Cammy

Cammy

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Kamilla

Kamilla

- 19% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Kamille

Kamille

- 20% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Boy name origins & meanings

  • English: Merciful
  • German: A soldier
  • Irish: Servant

Boy name variations

Miles

Miles

- 3% this year
Masculine
Common
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Myles

Myles

+ 6% this year
Masculine
Common
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Milan

Milan

+ 15% this year
Neutral
Common
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Milah

Milah

- 19% this year
Masculine
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Mila

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Popularity of the Name Mila

According to Social Security Administration data, Mila has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade. It did not appear on the top 1000 baby names list until 2006 when it ranked at position 745. It jumped into the top 100 in 2013 and has continued to climb the ranks, climbing from position 30 to 14 this year.

It is also the 14th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years, Mila was at its peak popularity from September to October 2014.

The name Mila has scarcely been used throughout history and has only recently gained in popularity largely in part to actress Mila Kunis, known best for roles in the television series That ‘70s Show and the movies Black Swan and Bad Moms.

Where is the name Mila popular?

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Mila meaning and origin