Mila
MEE-luh
✦ Meaning
“Slavic origin, short form of names like Milica or Ludmila, meaning 'dear' or 'gracious.' Mila gained international prominence through actress Mila Kunis, representing modern simplicity with Eastern European heritage.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #33 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Mila Kunis (actress)
- Mila Alecksey (famous bearer)
- Mila Moureau (name in pop culture)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Slavic, Russian, and English cultures
People Also Ask
Slavic origin, short form of names like Milica or Ludmila, meaning 'dear' or 'gracious.' Mila gained international prominence through actress Mila Kunis, representing modern simplicity with Eastern European heritage.
Mila is currently ranked #33 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Mila works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Mila include Liam, Ashton, Wyatt, Noah, Chloe.