Mila
Peaked at #14 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Mila has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mila — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#14
in 2018
Current rank
#33
in 2024
Years tracked
123
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Mila reached its peak popularity for girls in 2018, ranking #14 nationally with 8,167 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #72 (2014) to #33 (2024) — a 54% improvement.
As of 2024, Mila ranks #33 nationally for girls, with 5,472 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #33 | 5,472 |
| 2023 | #28 | 5,913 |
| 2022 | #18 | 6,485 |
| 2021 | #26 | 6,336 |
| 2020 | #20 | 6,642 |
| 2019 | #19 | 7,341 |
| 2018 | #14 | 8,167 |
| 2017 | #30 | 5,974 |
Mila — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#7579
in 2023
Last ranked
#7579
in 2023
Years tracked
10
2012–2023
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2012, Mila reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #7579 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Mila hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #7579.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #7,579 | 11 |
| 2022 | #8,108 | 10 |
| 2021 | #8,605 | 9 |
| 2020 | #7,887 | 10 |
| 2018 | #13,476 | 5 |
| 2017 | #10,419 | 7 |
| 2016 | #9,405 | 8 |
| 2015 | #9,281 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mila most popular?
Mila was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mila becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mila?
At least 79,746 babies have been recorded with the name Mila in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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