Mila

Mila is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5,472 girls in the United States.

Mila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mila

Mila belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mila first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 2018, and in 2024 5,472 babies received the name — 79,664 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mila in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#14 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Mila in 2024
5,472
Total since 1880
79,664

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mila mean?

The meaning of Mila is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mila a boy or girl name?

Mila is a girl name. In 2024, 5,472 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mila?

Mila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mila?

Mila first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 2018, and 5,472 babies were given the name in 2024.

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