Mila is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #46 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
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UK Rank 2024
#46
US Rank #33
About the Name Mila
Mila is holding steady in the rankings at #46. It reached its peak of #35 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 10 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Mila is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #33, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mila
Unlikely. With around 953 UK babies named Mila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mila in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mila has held a stable position around #46 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #35 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Mila is more popular in the US (#33) than in the UK (#46). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mila include: Jessica Mila — Jessica Mila Agnesia or better known as Jessica Mila is an actress and model of mixed Dutch, Minahasan and Javanese descent.; Mila Holloway — Mila Holloway is an American-Canadian college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference.; Mila Mulroney — Milica "Mila" Mulroney is the widow of the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney..
Mila ranks #33 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
953
UK babies named Mila (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mila
Likely around 1 other Mila in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mila
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Milica "Mila" Mulroney is the widow of the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney. She was notable for taking on a greater role during her husband's tenure than previous spouses of Canadian prime ministers and for her work for children's charities; she was also criticized for her lavish spending habits.