Mila
Meaning: Gracious; dear; favored
Origin: Slavic — from the root mil (grace, favor, dear), common across Czech, Russian, Polish, and South Slavic traditions
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #303
Total births: 1,033
History: Mila resonates with the spirit of Irish emigration and return, carried across the Atlantic and back again. The name was common in Boston, New York, and London Irish communities before being renewed at home. It symbolizes Ireland's global family.
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| Current rank (2025) | #80 |
| Babies named Mila in 2025 | 61 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 1,033 |
| Peak year | 2018 (97 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #58 |
| Years in records | 2002–2025 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 13 spots |
Frequently asked about Mila
What does the name Mila mean?
Mila means “Gracious; dear; favored” from Slavic — from the root mil (grace, favor, dear), common across Czech, Russian, Polish, and South Slavic traditions roots.
What is the origin of the name Mila?
Mila has Slavic — from the root mil (grace, favor, dear), common across Czech, Russian, Polish, and South Slavic traditions origin. The traditional meaning is “Gracious; dear; favored”.
How popular is Mila in Ireland?
Mila ranked #80 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 61 babies that year.
When was Mila most popular?
Mila peaked in 2018 with 97 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Mila a boy or girl name?
Mila is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Milas in registered births are female.
Is the name Mila rising or falling in popularity?
Mila has fallen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #67 in 2020 to #80 in 2025.
How long has Mila been recorded in Ireland?
Mila appears in birth records in Ireland across 23 years — from 2002 through 2025.