Mila

Name:

Mila

Pronounced: MEE-lah

Variations: Milena, Milana, Milani

Origin:

Slavic

Meaning:

Mila means "gracious" or "dear" in Slavic languages, and is a short form of names such as Ludmila and Milena. Ludmila comes from the Slavic elements "lyud" meaning "people" and "mil" meaning "favor, grace," while Milena comes from the elements "mil" meaning "gracious" or "dear" and "ena" meaning "suffix indicating a feminine name."

Popularity:

Mila is a moderately popular name in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European countries. It was ranked #23 in Belgium in 2019, #33 in Norway in 2020, and #77 in the United States in 2020.

Did you know?

The name Mila has been used for characters in various books, TV shows, and movies, including the character Mila in the animated film "Sing."

Famous namesakes:

Mila Kunis is a famous actress who was born in Ukraine and later moved to the United States. She is known for her known for her roles in movies such as "Black Swan" and "Bad Moms."

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