The nameMilla

Milla is a short girl's name, close to Mila. It was popular in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Milla is a pet form of names such as Ludmila, from the Slavic mil, "dear", or Camilla.

Origin

Slavic or Latin depending on the source.

History

Found in France since the 1930s, Milla grew sharply in the 2010s.

Famous people named Milla

Popularity of the name Milla

Milla in France

627thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (355 births)
3,570babies named Milla in France since 1900
0178355 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Milla was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,035 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Milla. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Milla in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 89 births a year on average, against 263 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Milla mean?

Milla is a pet form of names such as Ludmila, from the Slavic mil, "dear", or Camilla.

What is the origin of the name Milla?

Slavic or Latin depending on the source.

Is Milla a girl's or a boy's name?

Milla is a girl's name.

Who are famous people named Milla?

Milla Jovovich, actress.