Girl Name · English Origin
Milly
Milly is a girl baby name of English origin, meaning "Worthy of love". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Milly often also consider Molly.
Milly meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Milly to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Milly as M·I·L·L·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Milly is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Milly variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Millya, Millye, Millyy, Mill.
- Nicknames: Mil and M.
- Middle names: Pair Milly with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Milly middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Molly, Miley, Mila, Millie, Maile — full picks on the sibling names for Milly guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Milly? Browse our names like Milly 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 Milly
What does the name Milly mean?
Milly means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Milly?
Milly originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Milly?
Milly has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Milly a boy's or girl's name?
Milly is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Milly in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Milly sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Milly?
Names that share Milly's sound and style include Molly, Miley, Mila, Millie, Maile.
What middle names pair well with Milly?
Good middle-name fits for Milly pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Milly is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Milly is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Milly?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Milly share its rhythm without rhyming — Molly, Miley, Mila all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.