How Many People Are Named Mila?

Complete statistics for the name Mila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mila
Very Rare
Slavic

Mila, a Slavic name meaning 'work' or 'struggle', is rare yet beloved, with only 1 in 4,196 Americans bearing it. That's around 78,643 people today, making it a truly modern choice since most of those named Mila are under 30.

~542
Living in US
1 in 611,530
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Work, struggle
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders who excel in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

78,643
Worldwide Bearers
#4,117
Global Rank
🇭🇷 Croatia
3,061
🇧🇾 Belarus
2,845
🇮🇷 Iran
2,327
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
2,122
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
2,093
🇨🇦 Canada
1,953
🇮🇹 Italy
1,737
🇪🇸 Spain
1,301
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,277
🇵🇪 Peru
1,267

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
81 (0%)
♀ Female
78,562 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
78,098
Would be under 30 (98%)
608
Would be 30–60 (1%)
1,040
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 79,746 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mila Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 2018 when 8,172 babies were given the name Mila, it's clear this name has been on the rise. Today, nearly all Milas are under 30, indicating it's a name chosen by younger parents looking for something fresh. The average age of someone named Mila is just 9 years old, showing how recently this name has become popular.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 13,283
Texas 7,843
Florida 5,960
New York 4,598
Illinois 3,380
Pennsylvania 2,555
Michigan 2,512
Ohio 2,494
Arizona 2,285
New Jersey 2,200

⭐ Famous People Named Mila

Mila is a feminine Slavic name originating from Central or Eastern Europe. It is a diminutive of Slavic names beginning or ending with Mila which derived from the element Mil (Мил) meaning "gracious" or "dear". It is also used among the Spanish as a short-hand for Milagros, meaning "miracles".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mila's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Mila

How Many People Have the Name Mila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 542 people in the United States currently share the name Mila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,530 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mila a Common or Rare Name?

Mila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mila Mean?

Mila means "work, struggle" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mila Most Popular?

The name Mila reached peak popularity in 2018, with 8,172 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mila?

Approximately 542 people named Mila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 542. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,530 Americans.

Is Mila a rare name?

Mila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,530 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mila mean?

Mila means "work, struggle" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Mila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mila are male and 100% are female.

When was Mila most popular?

Mila peaked in 2018 with 8,172 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US542
All-Time Births542
1 in X1 in 611,530
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2018
World Rank#4,117
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.