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Milos

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-lohsh /ˈmi.loʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; pleasant/merciful' — a short form of names like MiloslavLow

In 30 seconds: Gracious; dear; pleasant: Milos is Slavic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MEE-lohsh').

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Origin LowSlavic

MeaningFrom the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; pleasant/merciful' — a short form of names like Miloslav

U.S. rank (2025)#6050 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 432

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

Milos comes from the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; pleasant/merciful' — a short form of names like Miloslav. A crisp, classic name (said 'MEE-lohsh').

In the U.S. it appears in Czech, Serbian, and other Slavic families. Rare, gracious-and-dear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Milos comes from the Slavic mil, 'gracious; dear; pleasant' (a short form of Miloslav) — a crisp, classic name (said 'MEE-lohsh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Milos — Slavic etymology

Variations

MilosMiloshMilosz

Nicknames

Milo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milos mean?

Milos is Slavic for 'gracious; dear; pleasant' (from the root mil); a short form of Miloslav.

How do you pronounce Milos?

It's said MEE-lohsh /ˈmi.loʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Milos a boy or girl name?

Milos is a boy's name.

How popular is Milos?

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