Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mila is a name with Slavic roots, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It has evolved from older forms like Milena and Miloslav. The name conveys traits of kindness and affection, and it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently perceived as modern and elegant.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈmiːlə/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
Mila is derived from the Slavic element 'mil', meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is often associated with the word 'milos', which translates to 'love'.
Meaning
gracious, dear, love
Language Evolution
Mila (modern usage), Milena (older form), Miloslava (historical variant)
Historical Usage
Mila gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Slavic countries, and has since spread to other cultures as a trendy name.
Variants & Derivatives
Milena, Mille, Milly
Modern Popularity & Image
Mila is viewed as a modern, elegant name that carries a positive and affectionate connotation.
Famous People
Mila Kunis, Mila Jovovich, Mila Doi
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 8,172 peak births in 2018
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22197th of 24088 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9975th of 23106 | 75 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2268th of 9107 | 266 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2237th of 9204 | 266 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2289th of 12526 | 445 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3164th of 19264 | 348 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4911th of 27321 | 283 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 556th of 35406 | 8,379 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28th of 30306 | 69,637 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- |
93.32% 2208th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
- | - |
74.20% 2059th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
55.39% 2240th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.85% 543rd/4582 |
10.50% 542nd/5164 |
9.52% 696th/7313 |
5.99% 447th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.85% 34th/3984 |
0.71% 32nd/4487 |
0.57% 39th/6822 |
0.33% 21st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, usage has been too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9975th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2268th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2237th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2289th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3164th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4911th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 556th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.