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Milam

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-lam /ˈmaɪ.ləm/High

Meaning: Variously an English/American surname (of uncertain origin) and a modern name; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an English surname: Milam. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningVariously an English/American surname (of uncertain origin) and a modern name; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8717 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319132024

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

Milam is variously an English/American surname (of uncertain origin) and a modern name; no single fixed root (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'MY-lam').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-surname-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Milam is variously an English/American surname (of uncertain origin) and a modern name — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'MY-lam').
Overall data confidence 28%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

MillamMylam

Nicknames

Mila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milam mean?

Milam is variously an English/American surname (uncertain origin) and a modern name; we flag it.

How do you pronounce Milam?

It's said MY-lam /ˈmaɪ.ləm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Milam a boy or girl name?

Milam is a boy's name.

How popular is Milam?

Milam is a very rare name in the U.S.

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