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Milagros

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Pronounced mee-LAH-grohs /miˈla.ɣɾos/Low

Meaning: MiraclesLow

In 30 seconds: Milagros is a deeply spiritual Spanish name meaning miracles. Rooted in Catholic tradition, it honors the Virgin Mary under the title Nuestra Senora de los Milagros, and remains widely beloved in Latin America and Spain.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningMiracles
U.S. rank (2025)#1545 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births137 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819332025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Milagros derives directly from the Spanish word milagros, meaning miracles, from the Latin miraculum. As a given name it arose from the Catholic practice of naming children after titles of the Virgin Mary, particularly Nuestra Senora de los Milagros.

The name has been used in Spain and Latin America for centuries and remains especially popular in Peru, where a major festival honors Our Lady of Miracles. In the United States it is most common among Hispanic communities.

Did you know? The name Milagros comes from the Spanish word for miracles and is a Marian name honoring the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Miracles, a deeply venerated title across Latin Catholic cultures.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Milagros

Variations

MilagroMilaMilagrosa

Nicknames

MilaMillieMili

Famous Bearers

  • ★Milagros German (b. 1958)
    Dominican television presenter, producer, and actress, longtime host of Chevere Nights, who later served as Minister of Culture of the Dominican Republic.

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Frequently Asked

What does Milagros mean?

Milagros means miracles in Spanish, from the Latin miraculum, and is used as a Marian name honoring Our Lady of Miracles.

How do you pronounce Milagros?

Milagros is pronounced mee-LAH-grohs, with stress on the second syllable.

Is Milagros a popular name?

Milagros is widely used in Peru, Spain, and Latin American countries, and is common in US Hispanic communities.

What are nicknames for Milagros?

Popular nicknames include Mila, Millie, and Mili.

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