What Does the Name Mila Mean?
Mila is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning “gracious, dear.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Mila |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Meaning | gracious, dear |
| Variants | Milla, Milena, Ludmila, Milah, Mira |
| Popularity | Top 20 US girls' name in the early 2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Mila
The name Mila means “gracious, dear” and has Slavic origins. From the Slavic element milu meaning 'gracious' or 'dear,' originally a short form of names such as Ludmila and Milena. It gained wide US recognition through actress Mila Kunis.
Variants and related names
Mila is related to several other names you may recognize: Milla, Milena, Ludmila, Milah, Mira. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Mila?
Top 20 US girls' name in the early 2020s.
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What does the name Mila mean?+
The name Mila means “gracious, dear” and is of Slavic origin.
What is the origin of the name Mila?+
Mila originates from Slavic.
Is Mila a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Mila has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press