Mila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Mila is a name with Slavic roots, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It has evolved from older forms like Milena and Miloslav. The name conveys traits of kindness and affection, and it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently perceived as modern and elegant.

The name Mila is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Mila has been too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Mila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9975th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2268th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2237th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2289th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3164th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4911th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 556th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mila"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmiːlə/

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Origin

Slavic

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Etymology

Mila is derived from the Slavic element 'mil', meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is often associated with the word 'milos', which translates to 'love'.

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Meaning

gracious, dear, love

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Language Evolution

Mila (modern usage), Milena (older form), Miloslava (historical variant)

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Historical Usage

Mila gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Slavic countries, and has since spread to other cultures as a trendy name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Milena, Mille, Milly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Mila is viewed as a modern, elegant name that carries a positive and affectionate connotation.

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Famous People

Mila Kunis, Mila Jovovich, Mila Doi

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mila"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Mila"

"Mila" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 22197th of 24088 7
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 9975th of 23106 75
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2268th of 9107 266
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2237th of 9204 266
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2289th of 12526 445
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3164th of 19264 348
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4911th of 27321 283
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 556th of 35406 8,379
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 28th of 30306 69,637

Regional Popularity of "Mila" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Mila" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
1416th/1416
- 93.32%
2208th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
82.22%
1831st/2227
- - 74.20%
2059th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 55.39%
2240th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 69.27%
4376th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
11.85%
543rd/4582
10.50%
542nd/5164
9.52%
696th/7313
5.99%
447th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
0.85%
34th/3984
0.71%
32nd/4487
0.57%
39th/6822
0.33%
21st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Mila"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Mila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.