Mila

Updated: October 20, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Mila is a girl’s baby name of Slavic origin that means “gracious” or “dear.” Mila is originally a diminutive of names like Milena but became popular on its own in 2006. Mila is topping the charts, sitting at #20 as of 2020.

Meaning and Origin of the name Mila:

Mila is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning “dear” or “gracious.”

Mila was originally a diminutive of the name Milena, which is the feminine version of the name masculine name Milan. Mila is derived from the Slavic element mil (meaning “gracious,” “loving,” and “kind”).

Symbolism of the name Mila:

Mila is the family name of most types of flowering plants. It is also the name of a type of pink oriental lily that is symbolic of beauty and admiration.

Nicknames for the name Mila:

Mila is a sweet and elegant name for girls. This name has many equally sweet and elegant sounding nicknames. Here is a list of great nicknames from which to choose.

Mimi
Lia
Lala
Millie
Mil
Mils
Mile

Style of the name Mila:

Modern

Gender of the name Mila:

Mila is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Mila:

MYEE-lə (Russian), MI-la (Czech)

Number of syllables in the name Mila:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Mila:

Mila evokes feelings of beauty and success.

Alternative spellings for the name Mila:

Myla
Meela

Popularity of the name Mila:

According to the Social Security Administration, Mila is a popular baby girl’s name that first entered the top 1000 in 2006. It has been in the top 100 names since 2013.