How Popular (or Rare) was Mila in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#3,174
1997 Rank
4
1997 Births
#35
Best Rank (2023)
1,133
Peak Year (2021)
12,387
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 73,296
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Mila Story

Mila is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3174 in 1997 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 1,133 births ranking #39. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 73,296 girls born was named Mila. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Slavic and international usage  |  Meaning: gracious; dear; beloved, or industrious in some Slavic routes

Mila is a bright international favourite whose core feel is one of warmth and affection. It is especially associated with Slavic roots suggesting grace, dearness, or kindness.

The name spread widely because it is short, modern-sounding, and easy in many languages. Its rise shows how once-regional forms can quickly become global favourites.

Did you know?Mila moved from being familiar in Slavic naming to being a major international girls' name in a relatively short time.
Similar namesMia, Mira, Milae, Lila, Maya

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