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Milah

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Pronounced MEE-lah /ˈmi.lΙ™/Medium

Meaning: Gracious, dear (via Slavic 'mil'); modern variant of MilaLow

In 30 seconds: Milah is a modern spelling of Mila, built on the Slavic root 'mil' meaning gracious or dear.
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Origin MediumModern American
MeaningGracious, dear (via Slavic 'mil'); modern variant of Mila
U.S. rank (2024)#1511 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births143 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,757

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201819972024

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

History & Origin

The name grows out of the Slavic element 'mil', which carries senses of 'gracious' and 'dear'. Mila is the established form, and Milah is the contemporary American respelling that adds a final 'h'. The warmth of the root meaning is the heart of its appeal.

That extra 'h' nudges the name toward a softer finish without changing how it sounds. It reads as fresh and current while keeping the affectionate Slavic meaning intact.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Milah is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
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Milaβ€” the established spelling Milah is a modern variant of
Milenaβ€” a fuller Slavic name from the same 'mil' root
Camilaβ€” shares the closing sound and is often grouped with Mila

Frequently Asked

What does the name Milah mean?

Milah is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Judeo-Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Milah?

It's commonly said MEE-lah /ˈmi.lΙ™/.

Is Milah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Milah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Milah?

In 2024, Milah ranked #1511 in the U.S. for girls, with 143 births recorded.