Girl name · Slavic
Mila
“gracious, dear”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Mila.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Mila — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Mila is Slavic — from mil, "gracious, dear" — a standalone name in Eastern Europe and a diminutive of Milena, Ludmila, and Camila everywhere else. Actress Mila Kunis made it a household sound in America.
Mila leapt into the American top 30 in the 2010s and holds twenty-eighth place in 2024 — short, warm, and internationally frictionless.
The name is an endearment that became official. It pairs well with longer middles (Mila Josephine, Mila Evangeline). Vibe-wise it is Cultural Fusion with Modern Minimalist economy — four letters, whole language of affection.
More Slavic names
Mila sits in our Slavic set — these share its roots.
All Slavic names →Mila — common questions
Is Mila a boy or girl name?
Mila is traditionally a girl name of Slavic origin. It ranked #43 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Mila mean?
Mila means “gracious, dear” of Slavic origin. Mila is Slavic — from mil, "gracious, dear" — a standalone name in Eastern Europe and a diminutive of Milena, Ludmila, and Camila everywhere else. Actress Mila Kunis made it a household sound in America.
Where does the name Mila come from?
Mila is Slavic in origin. Mila leapt into the American top 30 in the 2010s and holds twenty-eighth place in 2024 — short, warm, and internationally frictionless.
What are common nicknames for Mila?
Mi, Milly, and Mila — the short-forms parents most often use for Mila.
How popular is Mila?
Mila ranked #43 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Mila you might want for the nursery.