Girl Name · Slavic Languages Origin
Mila
Mila means “Grace, beloved”. It is a girl's name of Slavic Languages origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Mila — a girl name from the Slavic Languages tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Grace, beloved", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Mahala is on your shortlist, Mila belongs in the same conversation.
Mila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Grace, beloved
Origin: Slavic Languages naming roots help connect Mila to related Slavic Languages baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mila as M·I·L·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Milaa, Milae, Milay, Mil.
- Nicknames: Mila works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Mila with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Mila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mahala, Myla, Mayola, Miley, Milly — full picks on the sibling names for Mila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mila? Browse our names like Mila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Mila
What does the name Mila mean?
Mila means "Grace, beloved" and is of Slavic Languages origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Mila is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Mila?
Mila originates in Slavic Languages naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Mila?
Mila has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mila a boy's or girl's name?
Mila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Mila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mila?
Names that share Mila's sound and style include Mahala, Myla, Mayola, Miley, Milly.
What middle names pair well with Mila?
Good middle-name fits for Mila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mila share its rhythm without rhyming — Mahala, Myla, Mayola all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.