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Milla

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Pronounced MIL-ah /ˈmɪl.ɑ/High

Meaning: Short form of Camilla, Ludmila, or Milena — variously 'gracious', 'attendant', or 'dear'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Soft and chic: Milla shortens Camilla or Milena — names of grace and warmth (actress Milla Jovovich). Sleek, European, and bright.
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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic
MeaningShort form of Camilla, Ludmila, or Milena — variously 'gracious', 'attendant', or 'dear'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3817 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201118922025

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

Milla is a short form of Camilla, Ludmila, or Milena — variously 'attendant', 'gracious', or 'dear, beloved' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, European short name, here standalone.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare on its own, gracious-or-dear at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Milla shortens names like Camilla ('attendant') and Milena ('dear, gracious') — actress Milla Jovovich made it stylishly familiar; it's soft and modern.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Milla — routes layered

Variations

MilaCamillaMilena

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Milla Jovovich (1975-)
    Ukrainian-American actress and model known for the Resident Evil film franchise
  • ★Milla Czajka (2002-)
    Polish swimmer and Olympic competitor

If you like Milla…

Mila— a single-l spelling
Camilla— a name it shortens
Milena— another name it shortens
Ella— a companion soft -lla name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milla mean?

Milla shortens Camilla or Milena — 'gracious', 'attendant', or 'dear'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Milla?

It's said MIL-ah /ˈmɪl.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Milla a boy or girl name?

Milla is a girl's name.

How popular is Milla?

Milla is a rare name in the U.S.

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