Milla
Every Milla since 1892 — 2,136 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Milla
Milla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,817 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 2,136 American babies have been named Milla. Its peak came in 2011, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Milla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Milla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,817 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,266 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,101 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,173 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,912 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,845 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,431 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,191 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,626 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,047 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,309 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,066 |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,896 |
| 2012 | 135 | #1,607 |
| 2011 | 144 | #1,530 |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,666 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1,751 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1,640 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,051 |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,784 |
| 2005 | 93 | #2,027 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,467 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,330 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,733 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,408 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,570 |
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| 1925 | 9 | #3,571 |
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Famous people named Milla
- Milla Jovovich Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Milla in 2025?
Milla ranked #3,817 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Milla?
2,136 babies have been named Milla in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Milla most popular?
Milla peaked in 2011, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Milla a boy or girl name?
Milla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Milla rising or falling?
Milla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Milla?
Well-known people named Milla include Milla Jovovich (actor).