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Milia

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Pronounced MEE-lee-ah /ˈmi.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Emilia ('rival; eager', from the Latin Aemilius) and of Amelia ('work; industrious', Germanic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Industrious; a rival: Milia is a short form of Emilia/Amelia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEE-lee-ah').
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Origin LowLatin, Germanic
MeaningA short form of Emilia ('rival; eager', from the Latin Aemilius) and of Amelia ('work; industrious', Germanic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11597 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419562025

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

Milia is a short form of Emilia ('rival; eager', from the Latin Aemilius) and of Amelia ('work; industrious', Germanic; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MEE-lee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form and standalone name. Rare, industrious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Milia is a short form of Emilia ('rival; eager') and Amelia ('work; industrious') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Emilia, Amelia — nickname; routes layered

Variations

EmiliaAmeliaMilya

Nicknames

Mili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milia mean?

Milia is a short form of Emilia ('rival') and Amelia ('work; industrious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Milia?

It's said MEE-lee-ah /ˈmi.li.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Milia a boy or girl name?

Milia is a girl's name.

How popular is Milia?

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

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