US Popularity:7102
Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Latin, Slavic
Meaning:Attendant at a religious ceremony; Loved by the people
Milla is a Russian girl’s name of Slavic and Latin origin. This short and sweet name has a lovely ring to it, and it’s no wonder that it’s risen in popularity over the years. Pronounced with a silent double “L,” Milla sounds like Mia, another baby girl name, and both of these precious monikers exude an unmistakable feminine flair. Most commonly derived from Camilla and Camillus, Milla translates to “attendant at a religious ceremony” in Latin. Besides this spiritual association, this beautiful name also relates to Ludmilla, meaning “Loved by the people” in Slavic. These roots and the name’s unique spelling are what give Milla a chic European style, vying with the aspiring world traveler.

How Popular Is The Name Milla?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Milla is currently #2579 on The Bump
Girl:Milla is currently #1759 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Milla is currently #7102 in U.S. births
Girl:Milla is currently #4087 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4087
in 2023
+ 80
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 99, 209, 229

  • Behind the Name, Milla, December 2014

  • Behind the Name, Camilla, November 2019

  • Behind the Name, Camillus, October 2012

  • Name Doctor, Ludmilla

  • Behind the Name, Ludmilla, January 2019

  • Behind the Name, Lyudmila, November 2020

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