Mily

♀ Girl

Pronounced MY-lee /ˈmaɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Miley (a modern name) or Emily ('rival; eager; industrious', Latin), also of Milena/Amelia; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Industrious; eager: Mily is a short form. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'MY-lee'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic

MeaningA short form of Miley (a modern name) or Emily ('rival; eager; industrious', Latin), also of Milena/Amelia; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10646 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 491

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

Mily is a short form of Miley (a modern name) or Emily ('rival; eager; industrious', Latin), also of Milena/Amelia (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'MY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare on its own, eager-and-industrious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mily is a short form of Miley or Emily ('rival; eager; industrious') — a crisp, friendly name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-lee').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Mily — short form; routes layered

Variations

MileyMileeMylee

Nicknames

Mil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mily mean?

Mily is a short form of Miley or Emily ('rival; eager; industrious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mily?

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

Is Mily a boy or girl name?

Mily is a girl's name.

How popular is Mily?

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