| Meaning | dear one, gracious |
| Origin | Hebrew, Slavic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Mila |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mi-la |
About Mila
Consider the perfect balance this name achieves: simple without being plain, familiar without being common. Two syllables that pack substantial charm into a compact package. Mila has experienced a surge in popularity for good reason—it possesses an international sophistication that works seamlessly across languages and cultures. The name feels both vintage and modern simultaneously, a rare quality that ensures it won't feel dated as trends shift. It's strong enough to stand alone yet flexible enough to pair beautifully with virtually any middle name or surname. Young children find it easy to spell and pronounce, eliminating early frustrations with complex letter combinations. The name exudes warmth and approachability while maintaining an undeniable elegance that grows with your daughter.
Nicknames for Mila
| Mil |
| Mimi |
| Millie |
| Milly |
Famous People Named Mila
| Mila Kunis | Ukrainian-born American actress |
| Mila Jovovich | American actress and model |
| Mila Mason | American country music artist |
| Mila Mulroney | Canadian philanthropist and wife of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney |
| Mila Pivnički | Serbian tennis player |
| Mila Dago | Croatian-American artist and filmmaker |
| Mila Schön | Italian fashion designer |
| Mila Parély | French actress |
| Mila Sadowa | Czech photographer |
| Mila Maric | Croatian water polo player |
| Mila Vodanović | Croatian architect |
| Mila Rodino | Bulgarian poet |
| Mila Karmila | Indonesian actress |
| Mila Turajlić | Serbian film director |
| Mila Beldarrain | Spanish actress |
| Mila Carovska | Macedonian politician |
| Mila Böhning | German actress |
| Mila Tupper Maynard | American suffragist |
| Mila Kikina | Russian snowboarder |
| Mila Burns | Australian journalist and television presenter |
Characters Named Mila
| Mila Hansen | Character from the TV show "Twin Peaks" |
| Mila Furlan | Character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Mila Rourke | Character from the novel "Mila 2.0" by Debra Driza |
| Mila Brener | Character from the TV series "Splitting Up Together" |
| Mila Harker | Character from the video game "Vampire - The Masquerade – Bloodlines" |
| Mila Kadia | Character from the novel "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi |
| Mila Shirogane | Character from the anime series "Kaguya-sama - Love Is War" |
| Mila Solokov | Character from the TV show "Blood & Treasure" |
| Mila Romanov | Character from the video game "Tekken" |
| Mila Rinaldi | Character from the film "Barney's Version" |
| Mila Volker | Character from the TV show "The Rookie" |
| Mila Jakovich | Character from the video game series "Dead or Alive" |
| Mila Rose | Character from the anime and manga series "Bleach" |
| Mila Fisher | Character from the film "Gone Baby Gone" |
| Mila Antonova | Character from the TV show "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Mila Nitobe | Character from the video game "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" |
| Mila Thinks | Character from the children's book series "Mila's Meals" |
| Mila Peralta | Character from the TV show "The Good Cop" |
| Mila Babicheva | Character from the TV show "Chicago P.D" |