Mila Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mila?
Mila is spelled M-I-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Mila at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mila is derived from the Slavic element “milu” meaning “gracious” or “dear.”
- Origin
- Mila is commonly associated with Slavic languages and is frequently used as a diminutive form of names containing the element “milu.”
- Pronunciation
- MEE-lah · 2 syllables
Mila Popularity in 2025
Rank#43
Recorded Births4,796
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage fell 10 places to #43 and recorded 688 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 3,406 places to #10,695 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mila Mean?
Mila is derived from the Slavic element “milu” meaning “gracious” or “dear.”
Origin: Mila is commonly associated with Slavic languages and is frequently used as a diminutive form of names containing the element “milu.”
How Do You Pronounce Mila?
PronunciationMEE-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Mila?
- History
- The use of Mila as a given name is found in Slavic regions and has gained international popularity in recent decades.
Mila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,796 | #43 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,484 | #33 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,920 | #28 |
| 2023 | Boys | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,487 | #18 |
| 2022 | Boys | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6,337 | #26 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6,646 | #20 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7,343 | #19 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8,169 | #14 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,974 | #30 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,830 | #48 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,733 | #53 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,064 | #72 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,680 | #78 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,642 | #115 |
When Was Mila Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
8,169 recorded births
National rank #14
2019 · Girls
7,343 recorded births
National rank #19
2020 · Girls
6,646 recorded births
National rank #20
2022 · Girls
6,487 recorded births
National rank #18
Where Mila Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #14 | 480 |
| RI | #15 | 26 |
| MI | #20 | 180 |
| CA | #22 | 786 |
| NJ | #26 | 179 |
| MA | #26 | 127 |
| AZ | #30 | 126 |
| WY | #31 | 8 |