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Million

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Pronounced MIL-yun /ˈmɪl.jən/High

Meaning: Million is the English number word used straight as a name — a word-name in the abundance family, chosen for its sense of plenty and preciousness. It is also occasionally heard in Ethiopian communities as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A word used straight: Million says abundance and plenty (said 'MIL-yun'). A bold, modern word-name.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningMillion is the English number word used straight as a name — a word-name in the abundance family, chosen for its sense of plenty and preciousness. It is also occasionally heard in Ethiopian communities as a given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12989 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Million is the plain English number word pressed into service as a name, in the same spirit as Treasure or Precious: the child as an uncountable fortune. It is also found as a given name in Ethiopian communities. Word-name routes are rarely tidy, which we note (said 'MIL-yun').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bold, and meaning-forward.

Did you know? Million belongs to the small family of abundance word-names — Treasure, Precious, Blessing — where the meaning sits right on the surface. It also turns up as a given name in Ethiopian families (said 'MIL-yun').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Million — English word-name; abundance family; also Ethiopian given name

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Million mean?

Million is the English number word used as a name — a word-name for abundance and preciousness. It is also used as a given name in Ethiopian communities.

How do you pronounce Million?

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

Is Million a boy or girl name?

Million is used here for a girl; it is also given to boys, which we note.

How popular is Million?

Million is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.