Mila
mee-luh
US Popularity:89
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Miracles; Gracious, dear; Attendant at a religious ceremony; Rival
The feminine name Mila's four letters appear in several monikers and languages. It may be a shortened form of Milagros, a Spanish title that translates to "miracles," beautifully representing every moment, accomplishment, and encounter that will lead your little one to success and happiness. Meanwhile, Mila's Slavic roots are even easier to distinguish, as it stems from the element milŭ, meaning "gracious" or "dear." Camila and Emilia are just two examples of names that can be shortened to Mila, though they have entirely different definitions. Arising from the Latin Camillus, Camila describes an "attendant at a religious ceremony," while Emilia carries the translation of "rival" from the Latin aemulus. American actresses Mila Kunis and Milla Jovovich may have brought Mila into the spotlight, but it's a name that has found stardom in its own right.
Common Nicknames for Mila
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How Popular Is The Name Mila?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mila is currently #14 on The Bump
Girl:Mila is currently #13 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mila is currently #89 in U.S. births
Girl:Mila is currently #33 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#33
in 2024
- 5
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Mila, April 2024
Behind the Name, Milagros, April 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Mila
Name Doctor, Mila (3)
Behind the Name, Emil, May 2025
IMDb, Mila Kunis
IMDb, Mila Jovovich
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