Milla

At a Glance

Origin

Short form (of Emilia, Camilla, or Lyudmila)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

MEE-lahListen

Milla is a short form of longer names like Emilia, Camilla, or Lyudmila, rather than a name with its own separate meaning. You may see it described online as meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking' — that's actually the meaning of the unrelated name Emily/Amelia, which comes from the Germanic root amal ('work'). Milla itself doesn't carry that root or any meaning of its own.

Meaning & Origin of Milla

Origin: short form (of Emilia, Camilla, or Lyudmila).

A common claim: Milla is often said to mean 'industrious' or 'hardworking' Actually: That meaning belongs to the unrelated name Emily/Amelia (from the Germanic root amal, 'work/industrious'); Milla itself is just a short form with no independent root meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Milla

Popularity of Milla

SSA records for Milla stretch back to 1892, when it hit its historical peak at #1401 with just 6 babies given the name. By 2024, it ranked #4250 with 34 babies — a much higher count than in 1892, even though the rank sits lower simply because so many more names are in use today.

Names Like Milla

These names have followed a similar path to Milla in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Fae
• Wright
• Verena
• Isac
• Homer
• Gretta

FAQ

What does the name Milla mean?

Milla is often said to mean ‘industrious’ or ‘hardworking’ That meaning belongs to the unrelated name Emily/Amelia (from the Germanic root amal, ‘work/industrious’); Milla itself is just a short form with no independent root meaning.

How do you pronounce Milla?

Milla is pronounced MEE-lah (IPA: /ˈmiːlə/).

Is Milla a popular name right now?

Milla peaked at #1401 in 1892 and is ranked #4250 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)

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