Milla
m(il)-la
US Popularity:7226
Origin:Russian
Meaning:Attendant at a religious ceremony; Loved by the people
Milla is a Russian girl’s name of Slavic and Latin origin. This short and sweet name has a lovely ring to it, and it’s no wonder that it’s risen in popularity over the years. Pronounced with a silent double “L,” Milla sounds like Mia, another baby girl name, and both of these precious monikers exude an unmistakable feminine flair. Most commonly derived from Camilla and Camillus, Milla translates to “attendant at a religious ceremony” in Latin. Besides this spiritual association, this beautiful name also relates to Ludmilla, meaning “Loved by the people” in Slavic. These roots and the name’s unique spelling are what give Milla a chic European style, vying with the aspiring world traveler.
Milla Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Milla is currently #2213 on The Bump
Girl:Milla is currently #973 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Milla is currently #7226 in U.S. births
Girl:Milla is currently #2976 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7226
in 2022
- 2096
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 99, 209, 229
Behind the Name, Milla, December 2014
Behind the Name, Camilla, November 2019
Behind the Name, Camillus, October 2012
Name Doctor, Ludmilla
Behind the Name, Ludmilla, January 2019
Behind the Name, Lyudmila, November 2020
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