Mila
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Gracious; dear; favored
Origin: Slavic — from the root mil (grace, favor, dear), common across Czech, Russian, Polish, and South Slavic traditions
Popularity: Ranked #43 in 2025 with 4,796 babies born.
History: Mila is a Slavic name with deep roots across Eastern Europe, where it functions as both a standalone name and a pet form of longer names like Milena and Ludmila. In the United States it was virtually unknown before actress Mila Kunis — born in Ukraine — rose to prominence in the 2000s. The name entered the U.S. top 20 by 2013 and has been climbing ever since. Its soft sound, its similarity to beloved names like Mia and Isla, and its multicultural background give it a warm, worldly appeal that resonates broadly.
Famous people named Mila: Mila Kunis (actress)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Mila? About 1 in 693 babies born in 2025 were named Mila, or roughly 13.2 per day in the United States.
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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?
Mila ranked #43 in 2025 — given to 4,796 babies that year.
When was Mila most popular?
Mila peaked in 2018 with 8,167 babies registered that year.
Is Mila a boy or girl name?
Mila is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Milas in registered births are female.
Is the name Mila rising or falling in popularity?
Mila has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #20 in 2020 to #43 in 2025.
How long has Mila been recorded?
Mila appears in birth records across 124 years — from 1881 through 2025.