Girl
Slavic
2 syllables
Mila
MEE-lah
/ˈmiːlə/
"Gracious and beloved" — a name of gentle warmth and modern charm
Mila is a warm Slavic name meaning 'gracious' or 'beloved', derived from the element 'milu'. Originally a short form of longer Slavic names like Milena or Miroslava, it has flourished as a standalone name across Eastern Europe and, in recent decades, worldwide. Its appeal lies in its simplicity — just four letters and two soft syllables — combined with a genuinely beautiful meaning. Actress Mila Kunis brought the name massive English-language visibility in the 2000s.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesMi-la
GenderGirl
OriginSlavic
Root WordMilu
MeaningGracious, dear, beloved
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2020
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayFebruary 5
Nicknames
MimiMillieMi
About the Name Mila
Mila means 'gracious', 'dear', or 'beloved' from the Slavic element milu.
Mila has Slavic origins and was originally a short form of names like Milena or Miroslava.
Yes — Mila has risen sharply in the US and globally since the 2010s, now consistently ranking in the top 15 girl names.
Mila Rose, Mila Grace, Mila Jane, and Mila Elise are all beautiful combinations.
Mila can be short for Milena, Miroslava, Camila, or Ludmila, but it's widely used as a full name on its own.
Personality of Mila
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Mila
creativity
80%
elegance
85%
independence
75%
intelligence
82%
strength
70%
warmth
92%
Famous People Named Mila
M
Mila Kunis
Ukrainian-American actress, star of That '70s Show and Black Swan
M
Mila Jovovich
Model and actress known for the Resident Evil franchise
M
Mila Kunis
One of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood
Middle Names for Mila
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Mila
Mila Rose
Mila Grace
Mila Sofia
Mila Jane
Mila Claire
Mila Renee
Mila Elise
Mila Pearl
Mila Joy
Mila Sage
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History of Mila
Medieval era
Mila used as a diminutive of Slavic compound names across Eastern Europe
19th century
Mila gains independence as a given name in Czech and Serbian traditions
1998
Mila Kunis joins That '70s Show, introducing the name to American audiences
2010
Black Swan brings Mila Kunis to global prominence, sparking naming surge
2020
Mila enters the US top-15 girl names for the first time
Numerology & Symbolism of Mila
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Lavender
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Mila Around the World
How Mila is written in different languages and scripts
ميلا
Arabic
ミラ
Japanese
Мила
Russian
밀라
Korean
米拉
Chinese
Μίλα
Greek
मिला
Hindi
מילה
Hebrew
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