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Why parents love Mila- Four letters, two syllables — perfectly proportioned.
- The Slavic meaning gracious and dear is inherently warm.
- Mila Kunis gives it smart, approachable Hollywood appeal.
- It works in English, Spanish, Slavic, and many other languages.
- It's distinctive without being difficult — everyone can say it and spell it.
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The vibe of Mila
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Origin & history of Mila
Slavic mil (gracious, dear)
→ Slavic names Milena/Ludmila
→ diminutive Mila
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Slavic roots
Mila comes from the Slavic element mil, meaning gracious or dear. It originated as a short form of longer Slavic names like Milena, Ludmila, and Miloslava. In Slavic cultures it has been used for centuries as both a nickname and an independent name. Mila Kunis (born Milena Markovna Kunis in Ukraine, 1983) brought the name to mainstream American awareness through her roles in That '70s Show and Black Swan. The name entered the US top 100 in 2011 and has climbed every year since. Its appeal lies in its cross-cultural simplicity: it requires no translation or explanation in virtually any language.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Slavic diminutive used for centuries; became independently popular in Western countries from the 2000s.
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Today
Mila remains a beloved choice, ranking #29 in the US. 79,746 babies have been named Mila since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Mila?
2018
peak year
Today, Mila is a familiar choice on U.S. birth certificates, ranking in the top fifty (#29) with about 6,196 babies named Mila each year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2018, 8,167 babies were given the name (ranked #14 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Mila's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 79,746 babies have been registered as Mila since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,167
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #14)
(ranked #14)
6,196
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
61,960
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
79,746
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Mila8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Mila's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — surprising depth for such a gentle-sounding name. People named Mila tend to combine warmth with quiet ambition. They're the ones who achieve remarkable things while making it look easy and never losing their graciousness.
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Warmth meets ambition✦
Achieves without arrogance◈
Gracious under pressure◎
Quietly determined♡
Makes success look easyM4
I9
L3
A1
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Mila💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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Famous people named MilaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Mila Kunis
Ukrainian-American actress known for Black Swan, That '70s Show, and Bad Moms.
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Mila Jovovich
Ukrainian-American actress and model, star of the Resident Evil franchise.
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Mila Ximénez
Spanish television presenter and journalist.
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Mila (singer)
Bulgarian pop singer who has represented Bulgaria at Eurovision.
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Mila Moursi
Celebrity skincare expert whose clients include Hollywood A-listers.
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If you like Mila, you may also loveMia
Same short Slavic/European simplicity — Mia means mine/beloved.
Lila
Same four-letter, two-syllable rhythm with a Persian meaning (night).
Nova
Both are short, modern, and rising fast — Nova means new.
Elsa
Same compact European elegance with Scandinavian roots.
Ivana
For parents who love Mila's Slavic roots but want something longer.
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