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At a Glance: Name: Mila – Meaning: gracious, dear one – Origin: Slavic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEE-lah
Mila is a girl's name with Slavic roots, carrying the meaning "gracious, dear one." It's pronounced MEE-lah, and it has a worldly, classic feel. If you want a short name with a clear, on-record meaning behind it, Mila fits that search.
Meaning & Origin of Mila
Meaning: Gracious, dear one.
Origin: Slavic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Mila
Phonetic: MEE-lah IPA: /ˈmiːlə/
Popularity of Mila
Mila peaked in 2018 at #14, given to 8,167 babies that year. By 2024 it had eased to #33 with 5,472 babies, still a widely used name but off its high point.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mila mean?
Gracious, dear one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mila)
How do you pronounce Mila?
Mila is pronounced MEE-lah (IPA: /ˈmiːlə/).
Is Mila a popular name right now?
Mila peaked at #14 in 2018 and is ranked #33 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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